Special Agent I​/II - VICE​/AEU

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.

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Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws, with a primary focus on planning and conducting complete alcohol enforcement criminal and administrative investigations.

• Conduct investigations — criminal investigations and enforcement of laws of the State of South Carolina, primarily focused on statutes and regulations pertaining to alcohol and vice-related crimes.
• Support local law enforcement — participate and assist local agencies when requested or assigned by a SLED Lieutenant.
• Report information — prepare written statements/affidavits and reports of interviews from suspects, victims, and witnesses; prepare accurate and grammatically correct reports of investigative findings; prepare status reports for investigations; provide oral communications concerning cases; report statistical information related to assigned cases as required.
• Perform administrative tasks — submit daily inputs into systems (e.g., SCEIS), maintain accurate case files, and prepare destruction orders or return evidence when cases are disposed.
• Support program areas — perform various support tasks for SLED, maintain issued equipment, participate in emergency evacuations, contribute to measures to prevent and control civil disorder and violence, participate in training and firearm qualifications, assist other SLED units as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class I law enforcement officer certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA), if not already certified.
• Must have at least three (3) years of law enforcement experience.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Position requires some evening and weekend hours, and is subject to overnight travel.
• Position is subject to 24-hour emergency call.
• Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following SC counties:
  Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, or Dorchester.
• Must be able to perform all of the physical requirements of a certified Class I LEO, including the apprehension and arrest of criminals and physically resistant individuals; performing investigations, inspections, searches and seizures; searching vehicles, buildings, attics, and crawl spaces; working crowd control and security during events; responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. Must be able to respond 24/7 and stand post or take other law enforcement action for long periods.

• Current Class I LEO Certification through the SCCJA

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.