Special Agent II​/III - VICE​/Technical Services

Overview

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.

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Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws; plan and conduct complete investigations of complex and administrative cases or conduct portions of complex investigations; and perform tasks supporting local law enforcement when requested. Work in the SLED VICE Special Operations and Investigations Unit - conducting Technical Services to law enforcement agencies and specializing in the area of electronic, physical, and covert surveillance techniques and methods.

• Technical Services - Issue, maintain, and account for the Division s surveillance equipment. Maintain relationship with equipment vendors to assure repairs, support, and/or upgrades are done expediently. Maintain knowledge in the area of electronic, physical, and covert surveillance methods and techniques. Provide training and guidance to Agents, and other agencies, in the use and operation of surveillance equipment. Maintain a current knowledge base regarding statutory and case law related to surveillance equipment and techniques.
  
  Research new technologies as they relate to technical surveillance equipment. Install and maintain equipment used in covert surveillance, as requested. Enhance audio/video/electronic media at the request of the Division and other agencies. Conduct searches for electronic countermeasures, as they requested.
• Investigative, Reporting, and Administrative Tasks - Effectively obtain material facts and supporting information relating to violations of state or federal law, with an emphasis on the importation and distribution of illegal drugs into the state. Conduct thorough interviews of suspects/witnesses/victims to crimes or relevant matters, as needed. Effectively plan supporting enforcement activity to further the investigation. Develop, manage, and control confidential informants who provide information and/or operational assistance with investigations, as needed.
  
  Prepare accurate, thorough, complete, and grammatically correct reports of investigations, interviews, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documents. Present investigative findings to the Court through testimony, as needed. Accurately report statistical information, as requested by the supervisor. Consult with the supervisor concerning investigations and significant events related to active investigations. Prepare and submit SLED daily and enter working time into SCEIS in required time period.
  
  Ensure case files are up to date and accurate.
• Support Local Law Enforcement - Assists local law enforcement when requested and professionally represents SLED. Initiates, develops, and maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies and provides assistance with illegal drug investigations and other investigations when requested.
• Support Program Areas - Perform assigned tasks in support of the SLED Narcotics Section, or other SLED Program areas, when needed. Participate in SLED mandatory…