Domestic Violence Agent Trainee#26-149NC

Posting number: 193402

Department: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Division: Office of Field Operations

Job classification: Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Probation

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.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants will be required to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year of employment (12 weeks which includes an 8 week sequestration at the academy).

Under general supervision of the Domestic Violence (DV) Supervisor or DV Unit Manager, the DV agent trainee will serve as the first line of supervision for a DV caseload. Maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the department, promotes public relations within the local community and with service providers. Maintains effective knowledge of all areas of DV supervision, programs, policies, and protocols. Participates in trainings and maintains all requirements for DV Certification. Participates in deployments. Monitors the specialized supervision of a DV caseload to include but not limited to DV supervision conditions, office visits, home visits, field visits, attendance of counseling sessions and contact with treatment providers. Utilizing community resources and case management techniques to gain compliance with the specialized population. Utilize specialized technologies to include GPS monitoring and/or alcohol monitoring.

Please note:This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE. SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applicants are subject to the following: Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test), physical ability test (PAT), background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam. 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).