Domestic Violence Agent

Join the State of South Carolina in a critical role that requires dedication and compassion. As a Domestic Violence Agent, you will serve as the first line of supervision for a Domestic Violence caseload, maintaining a professional communication network and promoting public relations within the local community and with service providers.

• Under general supervision, serve as the first line of supervision for a Domestic Violence caseload.
• Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the Department.
• Promote public relations within the local community and with service providers.
• Maintain effective knowledge of all areas of Domestic Violence Supervision, Programs, Policies, and Protocols.
• Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Domestic Violence Certification.

• A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses.
• Experience in probation and parole work, or an associate's degree and two years of military or certified law enforcement experience.
• A high school diploma and four years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.

• A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or other social behavior sciences.
• Completion of two years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work.

The State of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance, holiday, annual, and sick leave, and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.