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 SUPPORT ANALYST

• 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:  Cherokee County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/05/2023 
  • 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: -- 
  • Hybrid Telecommuting Position 
  • 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.       

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.

IT TECHNICIAN III

• LOCATION:  Richland County
• CLOSING DATE:  --
  • Hybrid Telecommuting Position
  • With limited direct supervision installs, configures and troubleshoots network connectivity, mobile and desktop hardware and software specifically to include audio video conferencing management on Polycom, Webex, Teams etc. 
  • Support includes computer hardware, printers, operating systems, electronic mail, work processing and local databases. 
  • Designs, installs, troubleshoots and implements all layers of endpoint management in a network infrastructure. 
  • Responsible for IOS platforms, AirWatch administration, image creation and management.  
  • Plans and manages medium to large scale projects. 
  • Serves as a technical resource for all information technology systems support areas. 
  • May serve as Team Lead on projects. Provides technical advice to senior level management.   
  • Document technical and non-technical changes, procedures, proposals and etc. 
  • Creates and provides documentation and training for users and staff.  
  • Works with ITS management staff and other ITS sections to create, identify and resolve end user support issues.  
  • 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.  
  • Other duties as assigned.

INTELLIGENCE TRACKING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENT (ITAC AGENT)

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Responsible for performing a combination of professional level probation and parole functions to include monitoring and assessing of electronic surveillance alerts; 
  • Communicates with the offender population, responder agent, other law enforcement agencies, victims or other entities and documents as necessary for GPS purposes; 
  • Serves as the central PPP communications for GPS responses, special operations and during non-traditional hours for the Field Agents; 
  • Responds to NCIC hits along with NCIC entry as necessary, assists with SLED/ Fusion Center and conducts some intelligence investigations. 

INTELLIGENCE TRACKING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENT (ITAC AGENT)

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Responsible for performing a combination of professional level probation and parole functions to include monitoring and assessing of electronic surveillance alerts; 
  • Communicates with the offender population, responder agent, other law enforcement agencies, victims or other entities and documents as necessary for GPS purposes; 
  • Serves as the central PPP communications for GPS responses, special operations and during non-traditional hours for the Field Agents; 
  • Responds to NCIC hits along with NCIC entry as necessary, assists with SLED/ Fusion Center and conducts some intelligence investigations. 

INTELLIGENCE TRACKING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENT (ITAC AGENT)

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Responsible for performing a combination of professional level probation and parole functions to include monitoring and assessing of electronic surveillance alerts; 
  • Communicates with the offender population, responder agent, other law enforcement agencies, victims or other entities and documents as necessary for GPS purposes; 
  • Serves as the central PPP communications for GPS responses, special operations and during non-traditional hours for the Field Agents; 
  • Responds to NCIC hits along with NCIC entry as necessary, assists with SLED/ Fusion Center and conducts some intelligence investigations. 

INTELLIGENCE TRACKING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENT (ITAC AGENT)

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Responsible for performing a combination of professional level probation and parole functions to include monitoring and assessing of electronic surveillance alerts; 
  • Communicates with the offender population, responder agent, other law enforcement agencies, victims or other entities and documents as necessary for GPS purposes; 
  • Serves as the central PPP communications for GPS responses, special operations and during non-traditional hours for the Field Agents; 
  • Responds to NCIC hits along with NCIC entry as necessary, assists with SLED/ Fusion Center and conducts some intelligence investigations. 

ITAC AGENT TRAINEE

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • If you are currently C-1 Certified, please apply for Job # 135594)   
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Under general supervision of the ITAC Team Leader (P&P LE Manager I), ITAC Agent Trainee will learn to serve as the first line of notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts. 
  • Triage alerts and notify appropriate persons as required. 
  • Maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the Fusion Center and effective communication with field staff/responders, and maintains effective knowledge of all surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols all while being an Agent Trainee. 
  • In the event of severe weather conditions or emergency situations, the ITAC Agent Trainee (P&P LEO I) is classified as “Essential Personnel” meaning, they must report to designated work locations to ensure ITAC operations are only minimally interrupted so as to provide for the continued protection of public safety.

ITAC AGENT TRAINEE

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • If you are currently C-1 Certified, please apply for Job # 136825)   
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Under general supervision of the ITAC Team Leader (P&P LE Manager I), ITAC Agent Trainee will learn to serve as the first line of notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts. 
  • Triage alerts and notify appropriate persons as required. 
  • Maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the Fusion Center and effective communication with field staff/responders, and maintains effective knowledge of all surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols all while being an Agent Trainee. 
  • In the event of severe weather conditions or emergency situations, the ITAC Agent Trainee (P&P LEO I) is classified as “Essential Personnel” meaning, they must report to designated work locations to ensure ITAC operations are only minimally interrupted so as to provide for the continued protection of public safety.

ITAC AGENT TRAINEE

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • If you are currently C-1 Certified, please apply for Job # 136831)   
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Under general supervision of the ITAC Team Leader (P&P LE Manager I), ITAC Agent Trainee will learn to serve as the first line of notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts. 
  • Triage alerts and notify appropriate persons as required. 
  • Maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the Fusion Center and effective communication with field staff/responders, and maintains effective knowledge of all surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols all while being an Agent Trainee. 
  • In the event of severe weather conditions or emergency situations, the ITAC Agent Trainee (P&P LEO I) is classified as “Essential Personnel” meaning, they must report to designated work locations to ensure ITAC operations are only minimally interrupted so as to provide for the continued protection of public safety.

ITAC AGENT TRAINEE

• LOCATION:  Richland County  
• CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2023 
  • If you are currently C-1 Certified, please apply for Job # 140201)   
  • 12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating) 40 hours per week. 2nd Shift: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Under general supervision of the ITAC Team Leader (P&P LE Manager I), ITAC Agent Trainee will learn to serve as the first line of notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts. 
  • Triage alerts and notify appropriate persons as required. 
  • Maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the Fusion Center and effective communication with field staff/responders, and maintains effective knowledge of all surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols all while being an Agent Trainee. 
  • In the event of severe weather conditions or emergency situations, the ITAC Agent Trainee (P&P LEO I) is classified as “Essential Personnel” meaning, they must report to designated work locations to ensure ITAC operations are only minimally interrupted so as to provide for the continued protection of public safety.

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.

MENTAL HEALTH AGENT

• LOCATION:  Statewide
• CLOSING DATE:  12/12/2023
  • *Mental Health Agent for Darlington, Florence and Marion. 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. 

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.

SEX OFFENDER AGENT I

• LOCATION:  Allendale County
• CLOSING DATE:  12/12/2023 
  • Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent I is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. 
  • Monitors and documents the enforcement of the condition of non-sex offender supervision. 
  • Understands 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:  12/05/2023 
  • 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.  

VICTIM ADVOCATE I

• LOCATION:  Horry County
• CLOSING DATE:  11/30/2023
  • 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.