Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer I "EXTERNAL APPLICANTS"
State of South Carolina
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Probation & Parole LEO I #04-2026 ***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***
State of South Carolina
Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$52,147 - $57,551
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a probation and parole officer, where you'll interview offenders, create supervision plans, monitor their behavior, and handle violations like arrests or court presentations to help them reintegrate into society.
It's ideal for someone with a background in law enforcement or social services who is organized, empathetic, and able to make tough decisions under pressure.
The role requires physical fitness and a commitment to a structured, para-military work environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral sciences
- Associate's degree plus two years of military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist)
- High school diploma plus four years of military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist)
- Ability to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy (12-week training)
- Pass physical ability test, background checks, credit check, drug screening, physical exam, and psychological exam
- Pass Nelson-Denny Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary test
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Full Job Description
***THIS IS A SCDPPPS INTERNAL POSTING ONLY***
Reviews background information, interviews offenders, assesses offender risk and needs and develops supervision plans. Explains conditions of supervision to offenders; counsels offenders regarding appropriate behavior and life skills; refers offenders to appropriate services. Makes and documents required contacts with offenders; gathers and reports information about offenders. Monitors offender compliance with conditions of supervision; discusses offender violations with supervisor to determine what action should be taken. Gathers information about possible violations and prepares violation reports. Locates violators, executes arrests and takes violators into custody. Presents offenders and violation reports to hearing officers, the Board of Paroles and Pardons or courts. Processes offenders from court. Develops and maintains professional competence.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses; An associate's degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have the ability to meet C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy (12 weeks sequestration at the academy).
Additional Information
Non-certified starting salary: $52,147
Certified starting salary: $54,233
S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applicants are subject to the following: physical ability test (PAT), background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam.
For this position the applicants are required to take the Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test). Please call (803)734-6000 and schedule for the test.
On the scheduled date of testing, applicants must bring the following:
On the scheduled date of testing, applicants must bring the following:
· Copy of Application
· Certified college transcript
· Driver's License
· Social Security Card or other verification of SS #
Once an applicant has successfully passed the reading comprehension test, he or she may be contacted by the Human Resources Office.
Locations Currently Hiring:Richland
Spartanburg
SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE
SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe 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).
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