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OSS -Parole/Pardon Investigator I #26-057

State of South Carolina

Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$37,200 - $48,300

per year

Type

Closes

March 31, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves investigating parole and pardon cases by gathering information from law enforcement, victims, families, and community sources to help decide on inmate releases.

It requires conducting interviews, verifying criminal histories, and managing case documents to ensure timely resolutions.

A good fit would be someone with experience in criminal justice or law enforcement who is organized, communicates well, and can handle sensitive interactions professionally.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma with 3-5 years of relevant experience in criminal justice, probation/parole, law enforcement, corrections, or armed services
  • Associate’s degree plus 2-3 years of directly related work experience in criminal justice fields
  • Bachelor’s degree, which can substitute for required program experience
  • Ability to complete investigations including community contacts with law enforcement, judges, victims, and families
  • Skills in gathering and confirming criminal convictions and supervision history
  • Proficiency in maintaining investigation documents and monitoring problem cases for resolution
  • Strong professional communication and networking within and outside the department

Full Job Description


*Responsible for completing Parole and Pardon Investigations in the Upstate area. Office location TBD.

Responsible for non-sworn Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer duties by completing Board related investigations.

Executes community contacts with law enforcement agencies, judges, victims, inmates’ family and other community resources.

Gathers and confirms details regarding criminal convictions and supervision history.

Maintains documents related to all investigations; initiates legal review of problem cases; monitors all problem cases to ensure swift resolution and prevent hearing delay; maintains a professional communication network inside and outside of the Department.


Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor’s degree may be submitted for the required program experience.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree and 2-3 years of work experience directly related to criminal justice (i.e. probation & parole, law enforcement, corrections) or armed services; or a high school diploma and 3-5 years of the aforementioned relevant program experience.

Additional Information

*Responsible for completing Parole and Pardon Investigations in the Upstate area. Office location TBD.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5276426