Wages and Child Labor Investigator

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

• You will conduct routine and complex investigations of reported violations of the South Carolina Statute of Wage Payments and Child Labor Laws.
• You will serve records requests, issue subpoenas, interview witnesses, gather documentation and interview witnesses, prepare case summary reports, and maintain files and documentation in applicable databases and systems.
• You will recommend written warnings and recommend action for the issuance of citations to employers for violations.
• You will provide technical and educational assistance to employers on applicable wage and child labor laws and regulations.
• You will conduct field investigations for the Office of Immigration Compliance, including audit follow-ups.
• You will complete other duties such as serving as a witness at administrative hearings, attend trainings, and additional work and projects on behalf of the Division and Office.

• A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. (A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.)

• Familiarity with general Human Resources and office management functions including basic payroll, bookkeeping, auditing, and/or general accounting principles.
• Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of acceptable legal principles and practices.
• Ability to establish good relationships with officials, the public, and co-workers.
• Proficient computer and word processing skills.
• Strong writing skills, including grammar.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• Frequent in-state and daily travel.
• Occasional overnight state travel.
• May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA compliant.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional work outside of normal Agency business hours.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs