Special Agent II/III - Investigative Services/Midlands Region

Full Job Description

The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Investigative Services - Midlands Region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.

About SLED The 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:
Serve as a Special Agent, participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws; plan and conduct complete investigations of complex and administrative cases, or conduct portions of complex investigations; perform tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.

Specific Duties:

Conduct Investigations - Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to the suitability and fitness of persons being considered for high public office or for employment, license or registration with SLED.

Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to violations or possible violations of state or federal law.

Interview or interrogate, as appropriate, suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters; examine records, collect physical and documentary evidence and establish contacts with law enforcement personnel and the public.

Make arrests, raids, searches and seizures; serve subpoenas and court orders; conduct surveillance of criminal suspects; and organize and manage case load.

Initiate contact with persons in a position to provide information and/or operational assistance in a matter under investigation and be responsible for controlling the assigned activities of persons who have agreed to act as an informant or confidential source.

Support Local Law Enforcement - Participate in measures to prevent and/or control civil disorder and acts of violence as they may arise from labor disputes, riots or insurrection, protests or civil dissent and large gatherings of people.

Participate in providing physical security for critical installations, stocks of essential supplies and vital equipment.

Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster.

Perform extraditions; transport high risk prisoners; provide physical security for judges, juries and witnesses in high risk trials; assist in the sequestration of juries in high profile or capitol case trials.

Participate in stakeouts for fugitives or high risk targets of anticipated crimes and in tracking, locating and apprehending fleeing suspects.

Report Information - Prepare written statements/affidavits from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters.

Provide oral communications concerning cases and matters for briefing, and advise other agents, supervisors, prosecutors and other officials.

Draft, write and/or dictate various reports of investigation findings and prepare status reports for investigations.

Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.

Perform Administrative Tasks - Perform various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments and other functional areas of responsibility.

Support Program Areas - Perform various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting, NCIC auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, missing person matters, regulatory services, canine training and/or marijuana eradication.

Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and three years of law enforcement experience.
• Must currently be a Class I Law Enforcement Officer from the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently or in a group setting.
• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following counties: Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Lexington, Saluda, Edgefield, Aiken, or McCormick.
• Position subject to overnight travel and 24-hours emergency call.

Must be able to perform all of the physical requirements of a certified Class I LEO including, but is not limited to, the apprehension and arrest of criminals, including physically resistant individuals; performing investigations, inspections, search and seizures, including searching vehicles, buildings, attics, and crawl spaces; working crowd control and security during special events, including protests, marches, concerts, political rallies, and other events; working emergency response during natural disasters and other emergent crises.

Must be able to respond 24/7 as needed and able to stand post or take other law enforcement action for long periods of continuous time (12+ hours).

Qualifications

• Investigative experience 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.