Special Agent I/II - Vehicle Crimes

Job Responsibilities

About SLED

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov .

General Responsibility

Under general supervision, participates in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws related to vehicle crimes; plans and conducts complete investigations and administrative cases or conducts portions of vehicle crime investigations; performs tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.

• Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to crimes involving driver's license and title fraud, chop shop, and stolen vehicles. Investigate requests submitted by the SC Department of Motor Vehicles regarding possible criminal violations involving SCDMV employees or crimes committed against SCDMV and/or its employees.
• Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to violations or possible violations of state or federal law. Interview or interrogate, as appropriate, suspects, victims, and witnesses to establish contacts with law enforcement personnel and the public. Make arrests, raids, searches, and seizures; serve subpoenas and court orders; conduct surveillance of criminal suspects; and organize and manage caseloads.
• Initiate contact with people in a position to provide information and/or operational assistance in a matter under investigation and be responsible for controlling the assigned activities of people who have agreed to act as an informant or confidential source.
• Participate in measures to prevent and/or control civil disorder and acts of violence as they may arise from labor disputes, riots or insurrection, protests or civil dissent, and large gatherings of people. Participate in providing physical security for critical installations, stocks of essential supplies, and vital equipment. Participate in the evacuation of people from areas threatened by actual or impending disasters. Perform extraditions, transport high-risk prisoners, provide physical security for judges, juries, and witnesses in high-risk trials, assist in the sequestration of juries in high-profile or capital case trials. Participate in stakeouts for fugitives or high-risk targets of anticipated crimes and in tracking, locating, and apprehending fleeing suspects and rescuing hostages.
• Prepare written statements/affidavits from suspects, victims, and witnesses to crime or relevant matters for briefing and advise other agents, supervisors, prosecutors, and other officials. Draft, write, and/or dictate various reports of investigation findings and prepare status reports.
• Perform various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments, and other functional areas of responsibility.
• Perform various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting, NCIC auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, missing person matters, and regulatory services. Perform related duties as required.
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of law enforcement experience as a Class 1 certified law enforcement officer in SC is required.
• Must be a currently certified Class I officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must be capable of working independently as well as part of an investigative team.
• Subject to emergency call-up 24/7.
• Must reside in one of the following counties: Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, York, Union, Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of SCDMV system, auto theft, and other vehicle crimes 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.