Counselor II - Tri-County Stabilization Center (Temporary / Part-Time) (North Charleston)
State of South Carolina
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TEMP Background Investigator #26-016
State of South Carolina
Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon
Job Description
Summary
This temporary job involves conducting detailed background checks on candidates for probation and parole agent positions, including preparing hiring packets, all under limited supervision.
It requires working flexible hours for a 28-hour work week in South Carolina.
Ideal candidates are experienced law enforcement professionals with a background in investigations and familiarity with probation or parole systems.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral sciences, or equivalent experience in military or certified law enforcement (associate's + 2 years or high school + 4 years)
- Experience in probation and parole work
- Certified law enforcement officer (active or retired)
- At least 10 years of experience in background investigations
- Ability to work flexible hours based on a 28-hour work week
- Complete state application with full work history and education (resume not sufficient for qualification review)
Full Job Description
**This position will require the employee to be able to work flexible hours as determined by the supervisor based on a 28-hour work week.
Under the limited supervision of the HR Liaison for OSES (Offender Supervision & Enforcement Services), is responsible for conducting extensive background investigations for agent candidates to include the preparation of the agent hire packet.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.
Experience in probation and parole work.
Qualifications
Certified law enforcement officer active or retired. At least 10 years of experience in background investigation.
Additional Information
**This position will require the employee to be able to work flexible hours as determined by the supervisor based on a 28-hour work week.
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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