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.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

• Operate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment using a variety of databases and search tools to support federal, state, and local law enforcement. Produce maritime analytical products for state, local, and private sector partners concerning criminal and/or terrorist threats along with coordinating information sharing with partners. Assist with multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Aid in the continued growth of the fusion liaison program (FLO), networking around the state and assist in managing the program. Conduct presentations to include various Seahawk IOC briefs and the FLO training events. Assist with monthly/yearly Seahawk IOC reporting and FLO reporting.
• Operate in a fast-paced, team oriented environment using a variety of databases and search tools to support federal, state and local law enforcement. Maintain professional knowledge of current trends and developments through daily research, training evens and inter-agency exercises and operations.
• Act as a liaison for SLED and the Seahawk IOC. Initiates special projects, working both independently and as part of a team. Gather information related to specific criminal or administrative investigations. Disseminate information in an effective and efficient manner.
• Perform various support tasks relating to maritime intelligence, the Seahawk IOC, and the Counter Terrorism unit.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must currently be certified or have the ability to become certified as a Class I Law Enforcement Officer through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
• Ability to work well with other agencies and private sector partners.
• Significant knowledge of the maritime domain and partnerships involved in the SeaHawk Interagency Operations Center and SLED's fusion liaison program.
• Must have significant analytical skills.
• Must have the ability to perform analysis and evaluate raw data from all sources to determine criminal or terrorist activities.
• Ability to provide technical leadership on complex group projects and operations.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Position involves critical duties and responsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations.
• Necessary responsiveness will require certain special considerations, such as extended overnight travel, rotational hours of work, and on-call status.
• Must be able to perform all of the physical requirements of a certified Class I LEO including, but is not limited to, the apprehension and arrest of criminals, including physically resistant individuals; performing investigations, inspections, search and seizures, including searching vehicles, buildings, attics, and crawl spaces; working crowd control and security during special events, including protests, marches, concerts, political rallies, and other events; working emergency response during natural disasters and other emergent crises. Must be able to respond 24/7 as needed and able to stand post or take other law enforcement action for long periods of continuous time (12+ hours).

• Experience in maritime intelligence, research, and criminal analysis preferred.

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.

This is a temporary grant, full time position with insurance and leave benefits.

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
• 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.