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.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR I

• 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.       

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENT

• LOCATION:  Greenville County  
• CLOSING DATE: 09/26/2023 
  • Under general supervision, the Specialized Domestic Violence Agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a Domestic Violence caseload. 
  • Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the local community and with service providers. 
  • Maintains effective knowledge of all areas of Domestic Violence Supervision, Programs, Policies and Protocols. 
  • Participates in trainings and maintains all requirements for Domestic Violence Certification.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENT

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 09/26/2023 
  • Under general supervision, the Specialized Domestic Violence Agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a Domestic Violence caseload. 
  • Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the local community and with service providers. 
  • Maintains effective knowledge of all areas of Domestic Violence Supervision, Programs, Policies and Protocols. 
  • Participates in trainings and maintains all requirements for Domestic Violence Certification.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPECIALIST III

• LOCATION:  Richland County 
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • Under general supervision, responds to and diagnoses problems through discussions with users using problem recognition, research, isolation, and resolution steps. 
  • Recommends procedures and controls for moderately complex problem prevention via request, meetings or Help Desk through emails, incoming calls and walk-ins. 
  • Operates, monitors/updates console systems, peripheral equipment, and computing/networking systems. Technical/User/Business writing skills/activities. Prepares procurement and user documentation including shopping carts and other documentation. 
  • Assists programmers, users, IT personnel and stakeholders to ensure programs/needs and are met/understood. 
  • Assists in monitoring and maintaining system data integrity. 
  • Troubleshoots basic user errors in systems and finds resolution. 
  • Works with vendors, programmers and other staff to resolve issues. 
  • Assists with reports to management on project status. 
  • Troubleshoots and restores service by analyzing, identifying and diagnosing faults and symptoms using established processes and procedures. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or required to include various project participation, assisting in the purchase of hardware and software, help desk on call responsibilities.

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.

MENTAL HEALTH AGENT

• LOCATION:  Statewide  
• CLOSING DATE: 10/03/2023 
  • *Mental Health Agent for Fairfield & Richland. Office location TBD  
  • Under the general supervision of the Mental Health Program Manager; the specialized mental health agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a caseload consisting primarily of individuals who are living with a mental illness. 
  • Maintain a professional communication network with internal and external stakeholders, advocate on behalf of those supervised to seek/maintain stability.  
  • Maintain effective knowledge of all areas of mental health supervision, programs, policies and protocols.  
  • Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Mental Health Certification.  

OFFENDER SUPERVISION SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Lexington County  
• CLOSING DATE: 10/03/2023 
  • 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.

OSS -PAROLE/PARDON INVESTIGATOR I

• LOCATION:  Statewide  
• CLOSING DATE: 09/26/2023 
  • *Responsible for Parole/Pardon Investigations work in the Upstate area. Office location to be determined. 
  • Responsible for non-sworn Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer duties by completing Board related investigations. 
  • Executes community contacts with law enforcement agencies, judges, victims, inmates’ family and other community resources. 
  • Gathers and confirms details regarding criminal convictions and supervision history. 
  • Maintains documents related to all investigations; initiates legal review of problem cases; monitors all problem cases to ensure swift resolution and prevent hearing delay; maintains a professional communication network inside and outside of the Department.

PPRS STANDARDS & IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

• LOCATION:  Richland County
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • *2 Positions available 
  • Under limited supervision of the Paroles, Pardons and Release Services Project Coordinator, provides technical and professional services to include research and analysis, processes improvement, hearing facilitation and division related communication.

PROBATION AND 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 County
• 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.

RELEASE EXAMINER

• LOCATION:  Statewide
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • * 3 Positions available. 
  • *Responsible for Release Examinations work in the Upstate area. Office location TBD.  
  • Responsible for performing any one or a combination of professional-level probation and parole functions to include supervision of intensive, high, and administrative risk offenders, conducting investigations, oversight of Court/Board related functions and performs general law enforcement duties such as maintaining order during emergencies and participants in special operations. 
  • Responsible for gathering information regarding the criminogenic risks and needs of incarcerated inmates and utilizing evidence-based practices to develop and document re-entry and supervision plans.

VICTIM ADVOCATE

• LOCATION:  Richland County
• CLOSING DATE:  10/03/2023
  • Provides a full range of services to crime victims and coordinates, implements, monitors all aspects of victim services within his/her judicial circuit; 
  • Provides Victim Awareness Training to Department staff; supports the Office of Victim Services with various trainings to include but not limited to regional judicial circuit training; serves as the local victim services representative for SCDPPPS in collaboration with community partners; 
  • Conducts and promotes outreach efforts on behalf of SCDPPPS victim services; 
  • Promotes the agency victim services programs; represents SCDPPPS Office of Victim Services in inter- and intra-agency victim services efforts.