Sex Offender Agent Trainee NC

Position: Sex Offender Agent Trainee #26-011NC
Location: Columbia

Overview

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 monitor and document the enforcement of the condition of non‑sex offender supervision and understand 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 should be able to identify red‑flag behaviors associated with reoffending and understand the offense cycle of sex offenders to determine risk. They should also understand various treatment methods to monitor progress.

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 (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.

Applicants must 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).

Application Process

SC 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, cyber vetting check, driving records check, criminal records, illicit drug screening, a physical exam, and a 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.

Disciplinary actions are considered during the interview phase.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The department 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 +), disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

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