Domestic Violence Agent #26-119

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Specialized Domestic Violence Agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a Domestic Violence caseload. Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the local community and with service providers. Maintain effective knowledge of all areas of Domestic Violence Supervision, Programs, Policies and Protocols. Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Domestic Violence Certification.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work.
• 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.
• 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.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.
• Must be currently Class-1 Law Enforcement certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social behavior sciences or a bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and completion of two (2) years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work.

Additional Comments

• Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position. 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.
• SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.
• SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER