Classification Caseworker (#011891) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a staff member to evaluate inmate records, coordinate classification, and conduct progress reviews within a structured institutional setting.

The role includes interviewing inmates, counseling on institutional adjustment, and handling information requests from officials and agencies. Training and a focus on accuracy are essential for maintaining records and classifications.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted by related experience.
• Associate’s degree plus 1 year administrative and/or correctional experience.
• High school diploma plus 2 years administrative and/or correctional experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmate's records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, and employment and treatment programs.
• Coordinate and implement an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluate inmate's progress.
• Interview inmates, discuss and record progress made on a periodic basis.
• Counsel with inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Respond orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries of information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operate the computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational and family histories.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree with 1 year related experience

High school diploma with 2 years related experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmate's records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, and employment and treatment programs.
• Coordinate and implement an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluate inmate's progress.
• Interview inmates, discuss and record progress made on a periodic basis.
• Counsel with inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Respond orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries of information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operate the computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational and family histories.

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

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
[phone]
[e-mail]

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.

OR

• An associate’s degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

OR

• A high school diploma and any (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

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.