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Probation & Parole LEO I #13-2026 ***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

State of South Carolina

Statewide, SCFull-time$52–58K/yrPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52–58K/yr
Location
Statewide, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

C-1 Law Enforcement Certification

Job overview

The internal posting seeks a probation and parole officer to review offender backgrounds, interview and counsel offenders, assess risk, develop supervision plans, monitor compliance, execute arrests, and prepare violation reports for hearings and courts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InterviewingCounselingRisk AssessmentSupervision PlanningArrest ExecutionReport WritingDocumentationProfessional Competence Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Social or Behavioral Science or Associate's Degree or High School DiplomaTwo Years Military or Certified Law Enforcement ExperienceC-1 Law Enforcement CertificationPhysical Ability TestNelson-Denny TestBackground Check

Full job description

THIS IS A SCDPPPS INTERNAL POSTING ONLY Reviews background information, interviews offenders, assesses offender risk and needs and develops supervision plans. Explains conditions of supervision to offenders; counsels offenders regarding appropriate behavior and life skills; refers offenders to appropriate services. Makes and documents required contacts with offenders; gathers and reports information about offenders. Monitors offender compliance with conditions of supervision; discusses offender violations with supervisor to determine what action should be taken. Gathers information about possible violations and prepares violation reports. Locates violators, executes arrests and takes violators into custody. Presents offenders and violation reports to hearing officers, the Board of Paroles and Pardons or courts. Processes offenders from court. Develops and maintains professional competence.

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 (to include 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 (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have the ability to meet C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy (12 weeks sequestration at the academy).

Non-certified starting salary: $52,147 Certified starting salary: $54,233

S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applicants are subject to the following: 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.For this position the applicants are required to take the Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test). Please call (803)734-6000 and schedule for the test.

On the scheduled date of testing, applicants must bring the following:

  • Copy of Application
  • Certified college transcript
  • Driver's License
  • Social Security Card or other verification of SS #

Once an applicant has successfully passed the reading comprehension test, he or she may be contacted by the Human Resources Office. Locations Currently Hiring: Greenville Richland

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services 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+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or relate

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