Job Description

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.
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General Responsibility
Under the supervision of the Aviation Lieutenant or acting supervisor in charge, operate as pilot in command (PIC) in all aircraft owned and operated by the Division. Flight operations include day and night visual meteorological conditions. Aircraft operations will primarily support the enforcement of the laws in South Carolina.
Specific Duties

• Perform Flight Duties as a Pilot: Adhere to FAA regulations as a pilot and maintain currency. Successfully train for and pass any FAA flight evaluations, factory airframe, and recurrency. Assist in aviation missions including, but not limited to: search and rescue, water delivery, aerial firefighting, surveillance, photo flights, fugitive searches, marijuana eradication, SWAT missions and aerial platform, etc. Flights will include day and night operations.
• Provide Aviation Support to Local Law Enforcement: Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of law enforcement procedures in support of local law enforcement operations. Ability to perform under physical and mental stress. Ability to communicate and work well with local, state and federal agencies.
• Report Information: Be clear and concise in oral and written communication. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and expertise in aviation reports, SCEIS, P-card transactions and timesheets, etc.
• Perform Administrative and Maintenance Tasks: Perform various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments, maintenance and other functional areas of law enforcement aviation.
• Support Program Areas/Assist in Unit Operations: Perform various support tasks relating to aviation program and mission support. Perform tasks in support of law enforcement program areas (e.g. Vice, Counter-Terrorism, Investigative Services) at SLED. Assist in the upkeep of equipment and workspace.

• Must possess an FAA Commercial & Instrument Pilot certificate with rotorcraft (helicopter) rating.
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience operating MD500 helicopter.
• Must have minimum airframe factory school endorsements for MD500, Bell 407, and Bell 412 aircraft.
• Must currently be certified as a Class I Law Enforcement Officer through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must possess a current Class II medical certification.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have the ability to train for and pass FAA written exams, oral exams and flight evaluations.
• Must display sound decision making skill in high stress flight environments.
• Sound judgement must be exercised at all times.
• Routine, non-standard working hours will be required.
• Must be able to deal with non-routine situations in a logical and professional manner.

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.
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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.

Skills Required