Sex Offender Agent Trainee #25-092NC Re-announced

About the Role

Under direct supervision, the Sex Offender Agent Trainee is expected to gain a thorough understanding of sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions, and forms associated with the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents the enforcement of the condition of non-sex offender supervision.
• Understands South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, including proximity limitations on where offenders may live, work, and frequent.
• Understands sex offender treatment processes and the use of digital media.
• Identifies red flag behaviors associated with reoffending.
• Understands the offense cycle of sex offenders to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out.
• Understands various treatment methods for sex offenders to monitor their progress.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses.
• Substitution: An associate’s degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.
• Substitution: A high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.

Qualifications

• Applicants will be required to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year of employment (12 weeks which includes an 8-week sequestration at the academy).

Additional Information

• SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS are considered during the interview phase.
• SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization.
• If considered for hire, applications are subject to the following:
• Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test)
• Physical Ability Test (PAT)
• Background check
• Credit check
• Cybervetting check
• Driving records check
• Criminal records check
• Screening for illicit drugs
• 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.