Domestic Violence Agent Trainee#26-149NC

About the role

This is an entirely on-site, in-office position. The SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para‑military organization. Disciplinary actions are considered during the interview phase. Applicants considered for hire are subject to the 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, and must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of supervision for a DV caseload.
• Maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the department.
• Promotes public relations within the local community and with service providers.
• Maintains effective knowledge of all areas of DV supervision, programs, policies, and protocols.
• Participates in trainings and maintains all requirements for DV Certification.
• Participates in deployments.
• Monitors the specialized supervision of a DV caseload to include but not limited to DV supervision conditions, office visits, home visits, field visits, attendance of counseling sessions and contact with treatment providers.
• Utilizing community resources and case management techniques to gain compliance with the specialized population.
• Utilize specialized technologies to include GPS monitoring and/or alcohol monitoring.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, 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).