Work at PPP

Thank you for taking an interest in working at the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services! 

• Interested applicants should complete the State Application online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/SCDPPPS.
• If you have additional questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (803) 734-9220.
• Applicants for Information Technology Jobs can review requirements here. 

Current job openings: 

APPLICATION DEVELOPER III

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: -- 
  • *Telecommuting 2 days a week.
  • Under limited supervision, analyzes and documents SCDPPPS custom software applications to include, but not limited to the Offender Management System (OMS), the Parole Information Center (PIC), and Ignition Interlock Devices (IID)/Ignition Interlock Management System (IIMS) along with integrating and/or choosing appropriate commercial off the shelf solutions (COTS). 
  • Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSMS), PowerBI, or similar reporting technology.  
  • Works closely with the Management Team and assists senior management in the development and implementation of 1, 3, and 5 year software “Strategic Plans” that encompass the current resources and direction while progressing towards a newer, more secure, and updated software systems. 
  • Works together with the Application Development team to perform analysis, design, implementation and modification of computer systems.

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: -- 
  • With limited direct supervision, provides supervision for the team members in the Applications Development section of Information Technology Services (ITS).  
  • Serves as a liaison between SCDPPPS business units and ITS customer service initiatives as it relates to the acquisition and development of application software resources which support the end user business activities.  
  • Work to maintain web services, SharePoint Online sites, and intranet content.  
  • Works with agency IT management to create IT strategic plans and budget demands for the ITS budget.  
  • Develops short and long range plans. Performs impact and risk assessments for proposed new services or changes to existing services. 
  • Manages, maintains and deploys ITS software for internal SCDPPPS or external stakeholders use.  
  • Manages the application development and maintenance of Department standards related to IT processes.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: -- 
  • Administers database management systems for statewide web form based .NET applications. Advises the Application Development Manager on defining goals and objectives for the information system.  
  • Develops and maintains data standards, documentation, and security and authorization procedures. 
  • Acts as assistant database administrator. Maintains tables to ensure data integrity. 
  • Assist with design and maintenance of physical data models. 
  • Uses SQL scripts to backup databases, to check for data consistency and to support optimum record retrieval by maintaining indexes. 
  • Test and implement new software to aid in the operation, performance and debugging of the database system.    

FIELD OFFICE SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Charleston County  
• CLOSING DATE: 06/07/2023 
  • Under direct supervision of a Probation & Parole Agent, Probation & Parole Manager or a Field Office Specialist Supervisor, is responsible for performing secretarial and paraprofessional administrative duties; managing, coordinating and assisting in the performance of other specific related duties.    

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Richland County 
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • Within the Information Technology Services organization, performs various oversight in inventory management activities related to ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing materials, equipment, merchandise, supplies, and products. 
  • This will include performing reviews, audits, and other tasks to report and keep current on the status of all products. 
  • The main duties include controlling the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking, and analyzing inventory maintenance, and following protocols for loss mitigation.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST III

• LOCATION:  Richland County 
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • Under general supervision installs, configures and troubleshoots network connectivity and desktop hardware and software. 
  • Support includes computer hardware, printers, operating systems, electronic mail, work processing and local database. 
  • Serves as a liaison between SCDPPPS business units and ITS customer service initiatives as it relates to the applied use of IT hardware and software resources by the SCDPPPS end user community. 
  • Works with ITS management staff and other ITS sections to create identify resolve end user support issues.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST III

• LOCATION:  Richland County 
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • Under general supervision installs, configures and troubleshoots network connectivity and desktop hardware and software. 
  • Support includes computer hardware, printers, operating systems, electronic mail, work processing and local database. 
  • Serves as a liaison between SCDPPPS business units and ITS customer service initiatives as it relates to the applied use of IT hardware and software resources by the SCDPPPS end user community. 
  • Works with ITS management staff and other ITS sections to create identify resolve end user support issues.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN III

• LOCATION:  Richland County 
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • **This is Hybrid telecommuting position.**
  • Under general supervision, acts as senior IT team member, assists with the administrative functions of the ITS Operation Section; provides technical leadership for telecommunications cellular and postal device management issues and projects.
  • Provides support to the operations of the complex computer operations environment; installs, configures and troubleshoots computer hardware and software, printers and network connectivity, leads testing and documentation initiatives.
  • Provides technical assistance and guidance to users in the applications of new and existing equipment. 
  • Assists in the support, testing, designing, implementation and maintenance of the network and infrastructure.   

IT TECHNICIAN II

• LOCATION:  Richland County 
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • With general supervision, Installs, configures and troubleshoots network connectivity and desktop hardware and software.  
  • Support includes computer hardware, printers, operating systems, electronic mail, work processing, and local databases.  
  • Serves as a liaison between SCDPPPS business units and ITS customer service initiatives as it relates to the applied use of IT hardware and software resources by the SCDPPPS end user community. 
  • Works with ITS management staff and other ITS sections to create, document, identify and resolve end user support issues. 
  • Will be responsible for overseeing the technical support of SC Parole and Pardon hearings.

OFFENDER SUPERVISION SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Aiken County 
• CLOSING DATE:  06/07/2023
  • Responsible for assisting Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officers to include non-sworn duties by monitoring compliance or using technology in the management of the caseload.  
  • Performs compliance monitoring on Standard level offenders to include conducting required non-field related progress reports and community contacts; reviews offender financial obligations and other special conditions of supervision.

OFFENDER SUPERVISION SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Barnwell County 
• CLOSING DATE:  06/07/23
  • Responsible for assisting Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officers to include non-sworn duties by monitoring compliance or using technology in the management of the caseload.  
  • Performs compliance monitoring on Standard level offenders to include conducting required non-field related progress reports and community contacts; reviews offender financial obligations and other special conditions of supervision.

OFFENDER SUPERVISION SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Anderson County 
• CLOSING DATE:  06/07/23
  • Responsible for assisting Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officers to include non-sworn duties by monitoring compliance or using technology in the management of the caseload.  
  • Performs compliance monitoring on Standard level offenders to include conducting required non-field related progress reports and community contacts; reviews offender financial obligations and other special conditions of supervision.

OFFENDER SUPERVISION SPECIALIST FOR MENTAL HEALTH

• LOCATION:  Richland County 
• CLOSING DATE:  05/31/2023
  • Under direct supervision of the Director of Mental and Behavioral Health Services, assists in the identification of offenders for a mental health caseload from the community and the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and responsible for non-sworn duties associated with monitoring a mental health caseload.   
  • Assists with projects for offenders with mental health needs.  Assists with the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) program by following laws and guidelines.

PROBATION PAROLE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I

• Location:  Statewide
• Closing Date:  --
  • Reviews background information, interviews offenders, assesses offender risk and needs and develops supervision plans. 
  • Explains conditions of supervision to offenders; counsels offenders regarding appropriate behavior and life skills; refers offenders to appropriate services. 
  • Makes and documents required contacts with offenders; gathers and reports information about offenders. 
  • Monitors offender compliance with conditions of supervision; discusses offender violations with supervisor to determine what action should be taken. 
  • Gathers information about possible violations and prepares violation reports. 
  • Locates violators, executes arrests and takes violators into custody. 
  • Presents offenders and violation reports to hearing officers, the Board of Paroles and Pardons or courts. Processes offenders from court. 
  • Develops and maintains professional competence.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

• LOCATION:  Richland
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • *3 Temporary Grant Positions 
  • Under limited supervision by the Program Coordinator, provides technical and professional services to Data Sharing initiative. 
  • Assists with developing enhancements to OMS (Offender Management System) to identify incorrect information or inconsistencies with offender accounts and implementation of the OMS data cleaning project. 
  • Assist with developing section policies and procedures for reviewing offender accounts and create strategies to improve data integrity. 
  • Review and interpret sentencing data and rap sheets to ensure the accuracy of data entry; research restitution, fines and fees on existing offender accounts entered into OMS.

RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 06/07/2023 
  • *This Position is a work from home position with light travel around the state.
  • Under limited supervision, participates in special deployments and any other law-enforcement duties as ordered by the Department. 
  • Provides guidance on the activities of other law-enforcement personnel. 
  • Provides feedback into the development of Department policies, standards and procedures; participates in the development of long and short term planning to accomplish departmental mission and goals. 
  • Participates in evaluating policies and procedures throughout the Department. 
  • Maintains a professional communication at work inside and outside of the Department; participates in training staff; promotes public relations and maintain professional competence. 
  • Collect data from various sections within the Agency and develop risk management trainings for all staff. 
  • Conduct county office visits and assist with risk assessments and risk action plans. 
  • Assists with monitoring conformity of policies with standard operating procedures and other initiatives. 
  • Participates in county offices in warrant service arrest teams, prisoner transport, and other law-enforcement duties. 
  • Assists with SCDPPPS response to natural/man-made disasters; participates in staff training programs and curriculum; maintain professional and law-enforcement competence.

SEX OFFENDER AGENT I

• LOCATION:  Bamberg County  
• CLOSING DATE: 06/07/2023 
  • *A special assignment pay of $750 will be applied to anyone selected.
  • Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent III is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. 
  • This includes an understanding of the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where the offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media. 
  • Agents are also expected to be able to identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending.  
  • Agents need to understand the offense cycle of sex offenders in order to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out.
  • Further, they need to have an understanding of various treatment methods for sex offenders in order to monitor their progress.  

SEX OFFENDER AGENT III

• LOCATION:  Spartanburg County  
• CLOSING DATE: 06/07/2023 
  • *A special assignment pay of $3000 will be applied to anyone selected.
  • Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent III is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. 
  • This includes an understanding of the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where the offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media. 
  • Agents are also expected to be able to identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending.  
  • Agents need to understand the offense cycle of sex offenders in order to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out.
  • Further, they need to have an understanding of various treatment methods for sex offenders in order to monitor their progress.