
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:
Hearings Officer #24-179 ** INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** Re-announced - Closes: 10/07/2025
Mental Health Agent #25-096 - Closes: 10/14/2025
Mental Health Agent Trainee #25-096NC - Closes: 10/14/2025
Offender Supervision Specialist #25-076 Re-announced - Closes: 10/14/2025
Offender Supervision Specialist #25-095 - Closes: 10/07/2025
Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer I
Probation & Parole LEO I #20-2025 *INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* - Closes: 10/07/2025
Sex Offender Agent II #25-047 Re-announced - Closes: 10/14/2025
Sex Offender Agent Trainee #25-047NC - Closes: 10/14/2025
Hiring/Selection Process
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to the active recruitment of highly motivated individuals for all positions. SCDPPPS employees become part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of all citizens. Interested applicants enter a highly competitive selection process. All components of the selection process use minimum qualifications that are job related.
The selection process for sworn, law enforcement positions includes:
- Complete on-line Application
- Reading Comprehension Testing (Nelson Denny Testing)
- Interview
- Background Investigation
- Medical Examination
- Physical Ability Testing (PAT)
- Cybervetting Check
- Credit Check
- Psychological Testing
- Drug Testing
- Driving Record Check
- Final Hiring Decision