Job Responsibilities General Responsibility Serve as a Special Agent in SLED's Special Victim Unit (SVU) - Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit. Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plan and conduct complete investigations of vulnerable adult abuse, exploitation, neglect, and fatalities, and other complex investigations. Perform tasks supporting local law enforcement when requested. Specific Duties * Conduct Investigations: Gather and develop material facts, supporting information, and evidence related to the violations of state and/or federal law, specifically regarding vulnerable adult abuse, exploitation, neglect, and fatalities. Interview or interrogate, as appropriate, suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters; examine records and collect physical and documentary evidence. Make arrests, searches and seizures, conduct surveillance of criminal suspects, and organize and manage case load. Available for 24-hour call for intakes on the VAIU hotline for intakes and allegations under the mandates of SVU-VAIU. * Report Information: Consult with supervisor concerning new investigations and significant events related to on-going active investigations. Prepare accurate, thorough, complete, and grammatically correct reports of investigations, reports of interviews, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documents. Present investigative findings to the court through testimony, as required. * Support Local and State Agencies: Develop professional relationships with DDSN, DMH, local law enforcement agencies, coroners, and other local and state agencies to build relationships that will foster a positive work environment and support the overall mission of SLED and the Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit. Assist with training on vulnerable adult investigations. Provide assistance with other investigations when requested. * Perform Administrative Tasks: Prepare and submit SLED daily and enters working time into SCEIS in required time period. Ensure case files are up to date and accurate. Close case files after ensuring all required documentation has been completed. * Support Program Areas: Perform assigned tasks in support of the SLED SVU. Participate in SLED mandatory training. Maintain SLED issued equipment. Assist other SLED Units as assigned and performs other details or duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. * Must be skilled in verbal and written communication and have the ability to articulate and explain complex situations/incidents in a straightforward, simple manner. * Must be skilled in judgement and planning. * Must have the ability to recognize probable cause. * Must be computer proficient in Microsoft Office programs. * Assignments will be throughout the state and on rare occasions out of the state. Some may require overnight stays. * The agent will work and respond statewide when requested. Preferred Qualifications * Certified as a Class I law enforcement officer by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy or from another state/federal agency. * Experience performing investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency. 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.