Special Agent II/III - VICE/Human Trafficking

Full Job Description

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 in SLED's VICE/Human Trafficking Unit. Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plan and conduct complete Human Trafficking and VICE related criminal investigations.

Specific Duties:

• Conduct Investigations: Conducts criminal investigations and enforce laws of the State of South Carolina, primarily focused on state statues pertaining to human trafficking and VICE related crimes.
• Support Local Law Enforcement: Participate and assist local law enforcement agencies when requested and assigned by SLED Lieutenant.

Report Information: Prepare written statements/affidavits and reports of interviews from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters.

Prepare accurate and grammatically correct reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations.

Provide oral communications concerning cases and matters for briefing and advise Lieutenant as required. Report statistical information related to assigned cases as requested.

Perform Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative tasks required by SLED; prepare and submit daily, input data in SCEIS, and submit weekly schedule to the SLED Lieutenant.

Maintain accurate case files in assigned investigations. Prepare destruction orders and/or return evidence when cases have been disposed.

Support Program Area/Other SLED Functions: Perform various support tasks relating to SLED. Maintain issued equipment.

Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster. Participate in measures to prevent and/or control civil disorder and acts of violence.

Participate in training and firearm qualifications. Assist other SLED units with investigations as assigned. Perform other duties as required.




Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a Class I Law Enforcement Officer by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy if not already certified.
• Position subject to overnight travel and twenty-four hour emergency call.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Berkeley, or Orangeburg.

Qualifications

• Class I Law Enforcement Certification by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is preferred.
• Three (3) years of law enforcement investigative experience.

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.

This is a temporary grant, full time position with insurance and leave benefits.

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.