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Sex Offender Agent Trainee #25-047NC Re-announced

State of South Carolina

Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$52,147 - $52,147

per year

Type

Closes

January 23, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level role involves supervising sex offenders under direct guidance, ensuring they follow legal restrictions on where they live, work, and interact, while monitoring their behavior for signs of risk and tracking treatment progress.

It's ideal for someone with a background in social sciences or law enforcement who is committed to public safety and willing to undergo rigorous training and certification.

The job requires strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive situations in a structured, para-military 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 (substitutable)
  • High school diploma plus four years of military or certified law enforcement experience (substitutable)
  • Obtain C-1 law enforcement certification from SC Criminal Justice Academy within one year (including 12-week training)
  • Pass Nelson-Denny Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary test
  • Pass physical ability test (PAT), background checks, credit check, drug screening, physical exam, and psychological exam
  • Understanding of sex offender laws, registry requirements, treatment methods, and risk behaviors

Full Job Description


(If you are currently C-1 Certified, please apply for Job #176413)

* Beaufort & Jasper. Office Location TBD.

Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent Trainee is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program.

Monitors and documents the enforcement of the condition of non-sex offender supervision.

Understands the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where the offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media.

Agents are also expected to be able to identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending.

Agents need to understand the offense cycle of sex offenders in order to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out.

Further, they need to have an understanding of various treatment methods for sex offenders in order to monitor their progress.


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 will be required to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year of employment (12 weeks which includes an 8-week sequestration at the academy).


Additional Information


SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applications are subject to the following: Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test), 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.

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).

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

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