Special Agent I​/II​/III - Seahawk Interagency Operation Center; IOC

Overview

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 provides high‑quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

Serve as a SLED Agent/Analyst for the Counter Terrorism Unit, working out of the Seahawk Interagency Operation Center. Perform training, presentations, and analysis; assist with Homeland Security missions and multi‑jurisdictional operations on the port and water. Provide assistance to other intelligence agents and perform general law‑enforcement duties as required. Assist in joint operations with Seahawk IOC partners.

• Operate in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment using a variety of databases and search tools to support federal, state, and local law enforcement; produce maritime analytical products and coordinate information sharing with partners.
• Aid in the continued growth of the fusion liaison program (FLO), manage networking around the state, conduct presentations, and assist with monthly and yearly reporting.
• Maintain professional knowledge of current trends and developments through daily research, training events, and inter‑agency exercises.
• Act as a liaison for SLED and the Seahawk IOC; initiate special projects; gather and disseminate information related to specific investigations.
• Perform various support tasks related to maritime intelligence, the Seahawk IOC, and the Counter Terrorism unit.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must currently be certified or able to become certified as a Class I Law Enforcement Officer through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• Ability to work well with other agencies and private sector partners.
• Significant knowledge of the maritime domain and partnerships involved in the Sea Hawk Interagency Operations Center and SLED's fusion liaison program.
• Must have significant analytical skills and the ability to perform analysis and evaluate raw data from all sources to determine criminal or terrorist activities.
• Ability to provide technical leadership on complex group projects and operations.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Position involves critical duties that must continue during crisis situations and contingency operations.
• Requires certain special considerations such as extended overnight travel, rotational hours, and on‑call status.
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of a certified Class I LEO, including apprehension, investigations, inspections, search and seizure, crowd control, emergency response, and long‑duration duty periods.

• Experience in maritime intelligence, research, and criminal analysis.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual vacation leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
• Additional benefits for temporary grant, full‑time positions include insurance and leave.

SLED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.