Captain - Investigations/Drug Enforcement Unit

YORK COUNTY, SC
Rock Hill, South Carolina United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 07, 2024
  • Salary: See Position Description USD
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    About us

    York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

    Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

    Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

    The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office for York & Union Counties: General Sessions, the criminal division of the South Carolina's Circuit Courts, is sometimes referred to as the "high" court for criminal offenses because all felony criminal charges and most misdemeanor criminal charges that carry more than 30 days and/or a fine of more than $500 are heard in General Sessions. In addition to traditional criminal prosecution, they manage a number of diversion programs that offer non-criminal outcomes, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, provides victim and witness assistance, and prosecutes juvenile offenders in York County's Family Court.

    About our opportunity

    We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, exempt Captain of Investigations within the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit for York and Union Counties Solicitor’s Office. The purpose of this position is to Manage, supervise and oversee the agents and activities of the York County Multijurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit, officers and clerical staff. This position also plans, organizes, and implements programs within major organizational policies, coordinates internal investigations, plans, and conducts major criminal operations enforcing criminal laws and reporting the program progress to executive-level administration. This position reports directly to the Governing Board of Directors of the Drug Enforcement Unit and is responsible for the formulation and execution of operational policy for the unit. Additionally, position manages, coordinates and supervises the York County Alcohol Enforcement Team.

    Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm; hours may vary based on operational needs.

    Projected Hiring Range: $87,274.78 - $109,093.48 depending on qualifications.

    Our Total Compensation Package:
    • Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
    • Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-term disability
    • Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
    • 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
    • Longevity Pay
    • SC State Retirement Plan Pension
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
    • Sick Bank
    • Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
    • Wellness Screenings
    • Employee Assistance Programs
    • Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Implements all directives given by the DEU Governing Board. Commands, manages, supervises overall operations of the drug enforcement unit and the Alcohol Enforcement Team, which includes supervising Lieutenants, Sergeants, Detectives, Investigators and clerical staff. Directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
    • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Unit operates as a department, responsible for all narcotics and vice investigations within the county and municipalities, as well as all property and currency seizures related to these crimes.
    • Assists in ensuring the department's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of safety. Serves as liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
    • Assists the DEU Governing Board in researching, developing, and implementing programs, policies, and procedures as necessary to promote and ensure the effectiveness of operations as well as the safety and welfare of the public; ensures that new and amended policies and procedures are disseminated to personnel with appropriate instructions and training.
    • Manages criminal investigation activities, functions and personnel; assists the Solicitor’s Office with the prosecution and adjudication of criminal cases by providing completed case files in a timely manner. Assists in collecting evidence, documents, witnesses, casework, investigative technique, case management and prosecution with attorneys of the Solicitor’s Office, magistrates, judges and investigators.
    • Directs law enforcement response to major incidents. Supervises all aspects of investigations for criminal activity involving narcotics, gambling, prostitution, alcohol, fugitives, interviewing suspects, witnesses, and victims.
    • Assists in preparing and administering assigned budget. Approve expenditures including investigative expenses, equipment purchases and repairs. Maintain assigned equipment and supplies for the unit. Oversees the proper handing and custody of seized money and property.
    • Compiles, analyzes, and presents data and information to the DEU Governing Board for decision-making purposes. Prepare reports for and attend meetings with Board members as well local partners, attorneys, media and public meetings providing accountability and transparency of unit operations as well as preserving relationships with community partners.
    • Remains on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for emergency response using County vehicle as needed.


    About you

    Experience and Education Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or related discipline.
    • Ten (10) of law enforcement experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
    • Experience must include narcotics investigations and supervisory responsibilities.
    Certifications and Licenses:
    • Valid State Driver’s License required.
    • Must possess South Carolina Law Enforcement Academy Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification.
    • FBI National Academy completion is preferred.
    • Certified in firearms proficiency.
    Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

    Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

    Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
    • Requires work involving standing, walking, gripping or feeling with hands, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling under 1/3 of the time; sitting 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; and lifting up to 50 pounds over 2/3 of the time.
    Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

    Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

    Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

    Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)

    Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

    Longevity Allowance
    Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

    Longevity Allowance
    Years of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount
    10-14 Years$20.00
    15-19 Years$25.00
    20-24 Years$30.00
    25-29 Years$35.00
    30-34 Years$40.00
    35-39 Years$45.00
    40+ Years$50.00

    Annual Leave
    Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

    Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees
    Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

    Sick Leave
    Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

    Earning Rate of Sick Leave
    Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

    Paid Holiday’s
    The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:
    January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year
    January:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
    May:Memorial Day
    June:Juneteenth Day
    July:Independence Day
    September:Labor Day
    November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
    December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day

    Training:
    Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

    Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
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    • York County
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    About York County


    York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. York County features everything from prominent parks and greenways to renowned hiking trail systems in the Kings Mountain National Military Park to Carowinds Amusement Park (one of the largest in the Southeast) – all with a cost of living that’s under the national average. 

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