Domestic Violence Agent Trainee #26-150NC

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Domestic Violence (DV) Supervisor or DV Unit Manager, the DV agent trainee will 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.
• Utilizes community resources and case management techniques to gain compliance with the specialized population.
• Utilizes 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).

Additional Information

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

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.