Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision by the investigations Captain and Major, provides supervision and oversight for the criminal investigations area, and provides assistance as needed to the Division of Investigative Services.

Job Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and provides supervision and leadership to the Criminal Investigations area. This includes timely and accurately processing of cases utilizing modern law enforcement techniques and procedures.

Ensures staff are appropriately trained with utilization of current investigative tools and adequate knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively perform job functions, and timely completion of employee's EPMS.

Serves as a member of the division's leadership team by completing supervisory and management duties and responsibilities within the division.

Ensures and maintains a high level of credibility, confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.

Responsible for a fair and professional investigations process, which includes collecting and storing of evidence (electronic and physical), conducting interrogations and interviews as applicable (suspects, victims and witnesses).

Prepares investigative reports based on factual findings.

Ensures reports are timely, accurate, clear, concise and comprehensive.

Confers with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies related to inquiries and requests for information; coordinates joint investigations with law enforcement jurisdictions related to DJJ matters.

Collaborates with various levels of court administration (Magistrates, Family Court, and General Sessions) as well as solicitor's offices on a statewide basis related to DJJ Investigations and prosecutions.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with professional entities and the general public.

Ensures the Office of Human Resources and Legal Services are consistently updated regarding case status and finalized reports.

Office of Public Information should receive updated information, as applicable based on agency operating procedures.

Assists Public Safety to include, but not limited to providing safety of staff, youths, and visitors while maintaining law and order.

Responds to emergencies, protects property, patrols assigned areas, and assists with any other Class I responsibilities.

Serves as lead support for designated specialized agency-identified trainings, such as gang identification and intelligence trainings.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned to support the division and mission of the agency.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required law enforcement experience.

Special Requirement

Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

Additional Requirements

General knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of modern police administration and police work.

Ability to coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods be able to operate various office equipment and computers.

Be able to travel on an as needed basis.

Be able to work in an environment with incarcerated youth.

Be able to reach and bend.

As required by the Inspector General or Criminal Investigations Director, the investigator is required to be on-call 24/7 unless on approved leave.

Readily available to travel overnight by various means of transportation.

Performs all duties to obtain/ maintain the Class I cert.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma with three (3) years as a Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer, trained by the SC Criminal Justice Academy or out of state equivalent. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for required experience. Certification by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with State Statute-Section 23-23-40.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health, dental, and life insurance
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

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