Basic Training Administrative Assistant

Salary: $37,200.00 - $40,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189707
Agency: Criminal Justice Academy
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AA 75
Position Number:: 61152032
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:00 - 4:30)
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $37,200.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $40,000.00
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online: • All information must be completed including the supplemental questions or your application will not be accepted. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine qualifications. • A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL HIRES. ADDITIONALLY, A MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND FINGERPRINTING ARE REQUIRED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. • The selection process may take two to four weeks and may include a panel interview. All interviewees will be contacted regarding the final hire selection.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (Academy) Basic Training Administration Unit is currently seeking an administrative assistant. This person will function under general supervision and perform daily duties to support the operation of the unit.

You can expect that your day-to-day duties will include, but not be limited to, the following job functions.

• Provides administrative support and coordination of the Basic Detention (BD), Limited Duty (LD), and Basic Telecommunications Officer Training (BTOT) programs, including material distribution, scheduling, student orientation, and correspondence.
• Maintains tracking system, graduate cumulative testing sessions, student rosters, and communication with law enforcement agencies.
• Organize BD graduations to include guest speaker scheduling, editing and printing programs, and ordering awards.
• Serves as the Academy's liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and maintains VA certifications.
• Schedules guest instructors for practical problem scenarios.
• Creates sessions in the ACADIS program, maintains the tracking system, and renews certifications.
• Serves as a liaison with the Academy records officer to ensure basic training and advanced training records are maintained following the record retention policies and procedures.
• Assists and serves as a backup to the basic training administrative coordinator for the Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) training program.
• Creates reports, correspondence, and special projects, as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and related work experience or
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Type at a rate of 40 WPM with 97% accuracy
• Experience using the ACADIS system

Additional Comments
About the You

Our ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics and skills.

• Independent judgment to solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Professional and courteous communication skills
• Take pride in work accomplishments
• Excellent organization skills
• Successful self-motivator
• Able to view a computer monitor for long periods
• Thrives with general supervision
• Comfortable in a police setting
• Able to work some holidays, as needed
• Able to obtain VA School Certifying Official certification
• Able to learn ACADIS software

About the Academy

• The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all SC law enforcement . We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state--training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, time of hurt.
  
  
• It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our Academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits.
  
• We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability.
• South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
• We are the face of law enforcement. Join us!

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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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. Explain any gaps in the employment official application. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring manager. I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

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A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, prior employment verification, and fingerprinting before an offer of employment. You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. All degrees must be from an accredited college or higher education institution. Applicants not chosen for this position may apply for future job vacancies at the SC Criminal Justice Academy. I have read and understood this statement.

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Place ONE check below by the education and experience that you CURRENTLY possess.

• I have a high school diploma/GED and related work experience.
• I have an associate's degree and related work experience.
• I have a bachelor's degree and related work experience.

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Do you type an average of 40 WPM with 97% accuracy?

• Yes
• No

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Place a check below for ALL of the software programs in which you have operating experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• ACADIS
• None of the above.

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If you checked any of the boxes above, then explain in DETAIL your experience, level of proficiency, and the number of years of experience operating each software program.
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How did you INITIALLY learn about this job vacancy?

• Facebook: SC Criminal Justice Academy
• Academy website:
• State Jobs:
• SC Training Officers Association
• CJA employee
• Other

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If you answered "CJA Employee" or "Other", please provide the name.
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