Special Agent III - Training

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
Under direct supervision, support the mission of the Training Section in raising the professional capabilities of Division personnel, in addition to fulfilling law enforcement responsibilities and other assigned duties.

Specific Duties

• Assist with mandatory yearly in-service training for all sworn employees, instruction, and monitoring of in-service.
• Assist with implementation, planning, lesson plans, and necessary function related to advanced Division training hosted externally and "in house."
• Assist with all phases of weapons training (Spring, Fall Glock, and in service handguns, and rifles).
• Plan and implement training courses, lesson plans, scheduling, and instruction conducted by the Division for sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Obtain and maintain pertinent Instructor Certifications required to train Division personnel for in service, SWAT, and other training courses provided to Division personnel (e.g. firearms, DT, driving, OC, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must have served at least eight (8) years as a certified law enforcement officer.
• Must currently be a Class I Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of law enforcement operations, procedures, and techniques.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the mission, policies, and procedures of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
• Must live within a 60-mile radius of SLED Headquarters located in Columbia, South Carolina.
• Position requires overnight travel and irregular work hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as an instructor is preferred.
• Certifications in various disciplines as an instructor is preferred.

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.