Special Agent I​/II - Tactical Operations​/Tracking

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill Special Agent position in our Tactical Operations
- Tracking Team. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill Special Agent position in our Tactical Operations
- Tracking Team. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team d.sc.gov.

Serve as a Special Agent under general supervision, participate in the detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal laws; plan and conduct complete investigations of complex and administrative cases, or conduct portions of complex investigations; perform tasks supporting local law enforcement; and work in a specific program area, the Tracking Team.

• Conduct Investigations/Tracking Assignments:
  As a Special Agent, demonstrate expertise and knowledge of investigative techniques during tracking assignments. Meet the demands of schedule requirements while on call for the Tracking Team, including service after hours. While on call, respond to the call in a timely manner upon notification regardless of the time of day.
• Support Local Law Enforcement:
  Act as a positive liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies by gathering information pertaining to the assignment and coordinating information with other agencies. Perform duties under physical and mental stress and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills on tracking assignments. Demonstrate commitment to the Division and public safety by exhausting all leads prior to leaving a tracking assignment.
• Tracking Specific Duties:
  Utilize SLED tracking bloodhounds to assist federal, state, and other law enforcement with locating wanted and missing individuals. Promote positive training programs for bloodhounds and other police K9s. Track persons by identifying human sign with or without the use of a bloodhound. Track suspects or missing person by identifying footprints and or any other human sign…