Lead Investigator (Business Related Professions)

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.  

Responsibilities 

• You will lead and manage a team of investigators who conduct investigations for business related professional boards and commissions (Barbers, Cosmetologists, Massage Therapists, Auctioneers, Athletics, Geologists, Forestry, Cemetery, Funeral).
• You will routinely monitor the status of cases, assign cases, and provide support with guidance and training to assigned investigators.  
• You will work closely with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to receive advice regarding legal issues or questions about sufficiency of evidence.
• You will investigate complex or priority investigations, prepare related documentation, enter investigative case activity in applicable systems, and serve as a witness in board disciplinary hearing or other hearings.  
• You will provide and submit monthly or other required reports and attend trainings, hearings, or other meetings as requested.

Minimum Qualifications 

• A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. (A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing investigations and substantive knowledge of the practice of one or more of the health care professionals listed above.     
• Prior investigative experience or experience conducting regulatory investigations and knowledge of health care and health care professions.  
• Strong leadership and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to adapt style to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity both orally and in writing.  
• Substantive understanding of investigative techniques, principles and practices.  
• Knowledge of SC’s professional licensing practice act concerning health care professions.  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• Position works in both an office and field environment.  
• May require extended periods of driving and sitting and may require visiting private facilities that are non-ADA compliant.  
• Frequent statewide travel and occasional overnight travel.   
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 25lbs.  
• Occasional work outside of normal Agency business hours.   
• Frequent statewide travel and occasional overnight travel.   

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs