IT Customer Support Specialist III

Salary: $45,300.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 26-097
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division: Information Technology & Security
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AM62
Position Number:: 60005319
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: TEC03
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) with varied hours based on situational response and subject to periodic on-call duty.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
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.

Learn more about why you should join our team at
General Responsibility
Provide first level technical support to customers by responding to requests for assistance, documenting incidents, and resolving routine hardware, software, and technology related issues using established procedures. Assist with monitoring IT systems and equipment, maintain user and procedural documentation, and support day-to-day operation of enterprise technology services. Escalate complex issues to higher-level support teams as needed while delivering timely, professional customer service and ensure documentation of all service requests and resolutions.

Specific Duties

• Gather and record technical information from customers. Determine the nature of the call and use your experience and the internal knowledge database to diagnose, isolate, and resolve the issues or appropriately escalate the to ensure customer satisfaction; transfer knowledge to team members to ensure proficient ticket resolution.
• Record the problem description, including specific error messages and/or symptoms, any troubleshooting steps taken, and the result, and the solution, if applicable in the help desk log. Track the status of open/unresolved tickets and follow up with the technicians and the customers to ensure SLA's are met and customer satisfaction is maintained. Follow-up on closed service requests to ensure customer satisfaction. Identify and suggest possible improvements to processes and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose network connectivity issues affecting the Law Enforcement Message switch, agencies, and other entities connection to the switch or the SLED network; Monitor and act on any abnormalities detected that would affect performance or availability of the law enforcement network.
• Monitor and respond to system alerts promptly and appropriately. These alerts include analyzing queries, error messages, and malfunctions. Plan, organize and coordinate the daily schedules for the backups and other processing jobs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• High school diploma and experience in office automation systems, data communications system design, installation, operation, repair, and/or processing of information in a data processing environment and related systems.
• An associate's degree or bachelor's degree may be substituted for required work experience.
• Experience using help desk, ticketing, and problem management systems to document, track, and resolve incidents and service requests.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond effectively to inquiries received by phone, e-mail, or walk-in.
• Must be able to adhere to establish procedures and maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Position may require extended work hours, including availability to work state holidays, nights, weekends, and during emergency/disaster events.
• This position supports 24/7 end user support services, which will include participating in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after hours support.

Additional Comments
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.
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

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If you have a degree, what was your area of study?
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Do you have experience with basic Office 365 applications and Windows 10/11 operating systems?

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Please describe any relevant experience.
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I understand that this position may require extended work hours and requires availability on state holidays, nights, weekends, and during emergency/disaster events.

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If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer of $45,300?

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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?

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

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I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?

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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.

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