Sex Offender Agent Re-announced

Salary: $57,361.00 - $60,872.00 Annually

Location : Spartanburg County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 177230

Agency: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Division: Field Office-Spartanburg

Opening Date: 09/09/2025

Closing Date: 9/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement: Yes

Class Code:: JC33

Position Number:: 60029656

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Grade: LAW04

Hiring Range - Min.: $57,361.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $60,872.00

Opening Date: 06/18/2025

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All employees interested in applying for the position must apply on-line at no later than 5 p.m. on the closing date.

Residency Requirement (specifics):: Must reside within the assigned county within which they work. Employees choosing to live outside their assigned county must receive approval from their chain of command.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent III is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. This includes an understanding of the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where the offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media. Agents are also expected to be able to identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending. Agents need to understand the offense cycle of sex offenders in order to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out. Further, they need to have an understanding of various treatment methods for sex offenders in order to monitor their progress.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976. Must be currently Class-1 Law Enforcement certified.

NOTE: Must be currently Class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Preferred Qualifications

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. Knowledge of sex offender population and specialized supervision techniques. Experience in probation and parole work.

Additional Comments

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 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

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).

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Indicate your highest level of education completed.

High School/GED

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree or Higher

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have in law enforcement, probation & parole, or the armed forces?

1 -2 years

3 - 4 years

5 years or more

None

03

Are you currently employed with SCDPPPS?

Yes

No

04

If currently employed with SCDPPPS please list your current position and location.

05

Are you currently class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy?

Yes

No

06

Please present a brief statement of interests and qualifications for the position you are applying for.

07

How did you find out about this position?

State Government website (careers.sc.gov)

Career Fair

Social Media

Friend

DPPPS Recruiter

DPPPS Employee

TV/Streaming

Internet/online

Other

08

If you answered "DPPPS Employee" or "DPPPS Recruiter" please list the name of the employee.

09

If you answered "Other" please tell us how you learned of this position.

10

Do you have any relatives currently under supervision of this Department? If yes, provide names and relationship below.

Required Question