Job Responsibilities The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position on our Human Trafficking Team in the Piedmont Region within the Vice - Special Operations and Investigations Unit. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service. General Responsibility Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Primarily focus on planning and conducting complete Human Trafficking and Vice related criminal investigations. Specific Duties * Conduct Investigations: Conduct criminal investigations and enforce laws of the State of South Carolina, primarily focused on state statutes pertaining to human trafficking and vice related crimes. * Support Local Law Enforcement: Participate and assist local law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned by SLED Lieutenant. * Report Information: Prepare written statements/affidavits and reports of interview from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide oral communications concerning cases and matters for briefing and advise Lieutenant as required. Report statistical information related to assigned cases as required. * Perform Administrative Tasks - Perform various administrative tasks as required by SLED; prepare and submit daily, input data into SCEIS, and submit weekly schedule to SLED Lieutenant. Maintain accurate case files in assigned investigations. Prepare destruction orders and/or return evidence when cases have been disposed. * Support Program Areas - Perform various support tasks relating to the SLED. Maintain issued equipment. Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster. Participate in measures to prevent and/or control civil disorder and acts of violence. Participate in training and firearm qualifications. Assist other SLED Units as assigned and perform other duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements * Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university. * Must have the ability to obtain Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy upon hire. * Knowledge of law enforcement investigative techniques, interviewing methods, inspections, compliance review strategies and overall case management procedures. * Position will require some evening and weekend hours. * Subject to overnight travel and twenty-four hour emergency call. Preferred Qualifications Three years law of Class 1 certified law enforcement experience preferred. Additional Comments South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: * Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children * 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year * 15 days sick leave per year * 13 paid holidays * State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification. Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.