Sex Offender Agent Trainee NC

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, the Sex Offender Agent Trainee is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms associated with the program. They will monitor and document enforcement of non‑sex offender supervision conditions, understand the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media.

Agents must identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending and understand the offense cycle to determine risk of reoffending. They also need to understand various treatment methods for sex offenders to monitor progress. If you are currently C-1 Certified, please apply for Job #185022.

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 (including 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 (including 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 one year of employment (12 weeks including an 8‑week sequestration at the academy).

SCDPPPS disciplinary actions are considered during the interview phase. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para‑military organization. If considered for hire, applications are subject to the Nelson‑Denny Test (reading comprehension & vocabulary test), physical ability test, background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; the applicant 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).