Admin Spec - DHO Office (#018851) Ridgeland Correctional Institution, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options where available

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a disciplinary hearing recorder to provide essential administrative support to the Disciplinary Hearing Officer. The role involves typing and serving inmate disciplinary charges, preparing case dockets, and ensuring timely notice to defendants and witnesses.

The position requires a high school diploma, related clerical experience, and completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; related clerical experience may substitute.
• SCDC minimum requirements: high school diploma and related clerical experience.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO).
• Type and serve inmate disciplinary charges in a timely manner.
• Prepare a docket of disciplinary hearing cases for DHO review.
• Ensure accused inmates and witnesses receive prior notice of the hearing date.
• Enter all inmate disciplinary charges and sanctions into the automated system promptly.
• Maintain a filing system for all completed disciplinary cases.
• Request hearing extensions when necessary.

Skills

Typing

Clerical experience

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Associate Warden of Operations, the disciplinary hearing recorder, will provide administrative support to the Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO).


• The disciplinary hearing recorder will be responsible for typing and serving inmate disciplinary charges within a timely manner.


• The recorder will be required to prepare a docket of the disciplinary hearing cases to be heard by the Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO).


• Ensure that the accused inmate(s) and the accuser(s)/witnesses receive prior notice of the hearing date.


• Ensure that all inmate disciplinary charges and sanctions are entered into the automated system in a timely manner.


• Maintain a filing system for all completed disciplinary cases.


• The recorder will request hearing extensions when necessary.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and related clerical experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

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.