Special Agent III - CCTA

Full Job Description

About SLEDThe South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina.

With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice.

Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.

From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

General Responsibility
Provide various forms of active shooter and Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack (CCTA)-related training; plan and conduct partial or complete training courses related to response and recovery; perform tasks supporting local law enforcement (LE) training; perform tasks associated with providing training to requesting agencies in the state of South Carolina and other locations as assigned. Work with other SLED program areas. Act as a liaison for SLED to educational organizations, churches, businesses, first response agencies, and all other potential training partners in the state of South Carolina and with parties from all other partnering states and entities.

Specific Duties

Conduct active shooter and CCTA training and threat assessment assignments.

Demonstrate comprehensive expertise and knowledge of all forms of active shooter training and response techniques and all facets of the CCTA program area.

Manage and meet strenuous scheduling requirements involving travel and logistical coordination.

Maintain the SC School Safety Center and all equipment, including asset management, tracking, inventory, and maintenance. Maintain inventory control, logistics tracking, and other aspects of program support, especially at the SC School Safety Training Center.

Support local law enforcement and first responder agencies regarding active shooter or CCTA programs.

Act as a positive liaison among Law Enforcement authorities on the local, state and federal level by gathering information pertaining to the assignment and coordinating information and ideas with other agencies.

Perform duties professionally under physical and mental stress and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills on all assignments.

Demonstrate commitment to the Division and public safety by providing consistently professional and thorough training to all requesting agencies and parties.

Regularly interact with leadership from organizations around the state and country.

Review all types of current and future active shooter training materials that may benefit the state of South Carolina, visitors, and training partners.
Write, edit, and implement multiple forms of training courses, including edits for content of existing material.

Perform additional duties as required by SLED and CCTA.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and seven (7) years of law enforcement experience.
• Must be currently certified as a Class I Basic Law Enforcement Officer from the SC Criminal Justice Academy, or as a currently certified law enforcement officer from another state and willing to attend/capable of attending the SC Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) to receive SC certification.
• Must be a qualified instructor in at least three (3) of the following: ALERRT I TTT, CRASE TTT, LASER TTT, PACOP TTT, SCAASCAT TTT, AAIR TTT, TEEX CRASE TTT, rescue task force concepts, Reunification Instructor, AS for Businesses, AS for Schools, AS for Telecommunications, ALICE Instructor, Stop the Bleed, hemorrhage control, or similar courses/combination of experience.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to establish strong, positive working relationships with partners with the ability to define problems and coordinate resolutions.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to work long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to travel extensively, including out of town, out of state, and overnight travel as necessary.
• Must live within a 50 mile radius of SLED HQ.

Qualifications

• Fire, EMS, or K9 training experience desired.
• Previous experience with the South Carolina Active Shooter Training Program.

Additional Information

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.