Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 26-102
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division: Information Technology & Security
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AM12
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Employee may be required to work nights and weekends, as necessary.
Pay Grade: TEC07
Hiring Range - Min.: $85,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $100,000.00

Job Responsibilities
General ResponsibilityUnder general supervision, gather complete and accurate requirements from stakeholders for software development and enhancement. Document, design, code, troubleshoot and maintain applications adhering to best practices for the language used. Position will perform in-depth analysis of user's requests and create documentation that will be used to schedule, assign, and implement the requests. Position is responsible for technical documentation, user training/guidelines, and procedural or operational documents. Assist with the peer review on planning, coding, testing, and implementation plans to ensure the SLED and department policies are met or exceeded.

Specific Duties

• Responsible for expert level development of .NET enterprise applications per specifications, using .NET technologies (C#, ASP .NET, XML, JavaScript, Web Services and etc.). Responsible for reviewing, analyzing and modifying programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing.
• Possess expert technical knowledge of database concepts including complex queries development and data manipulation. Oversee creation of stored procedure, triggers, views and functions using SQL Server database. Manage interface between applications and databases.
• Participate in development of component and software architectural design. Draft software standards and ensure approved standards are being followed. Research industry trends and make recommendations to management about future directions.
• Guide, instruct and monitor other developers. Provide expertise for the design and development of systems to team members. Provide technical advice to non-technical business units.
• Present regular status updates on projects to management. Define development expectations to development staff and review work product for completeness. Communicate progress with business users.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and five (5) years .NET experience in development of major systems. Relevant experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in performing detailed analysis, coding complex and secure solutions, creating documentation and troubleshooting code.
• Must have strong user support skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate and work effectively with users, vendors, management and other IT peers both verbally and in writing.
• Must have strong analytical skills, ability to think logically and be a self starter in finding solutions independently.
• Strong code development skills, experience with creating requirements, design an test documentation.
• Must know and have experience with the SDLC processes.
• Expertise in .NET development, and experience with related skills such as XML, SQL, Server Reporting Services and website design in an enterprise environment.
• Statewide and out of state travel on a limited basis.
• This position may require working nights and weekends. Some on-call time may be required.

Additional Comments

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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

If you have a degree, what was your major area of study?
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Do you have at least five (5) years of .NET experience in development of major systems?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe any relevant experience with .NET, coding complex, secure solutions, troubleshooting code and/or performing detailed analysis.
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I understand that interviews will be conducted in person, and that this job is in person, and does not support remote work.

• Yes
• No

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If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $85,000 and $100,000?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
08

As a condition of employment, I understand that all sworn and non-sworn employees, including contract and temporary employees will be subject to random drug testing.

• Yes
• No

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As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.

• Yes
• No

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Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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