Correctional Corporal

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County in South Carolina seeks a Detention Center Security Officer to ensure the safety of inmates and visitors. This position works under close supervision and follows established procedures.

Responsibilities include enforcing rules, processing bookings (fingerprinting, photos, uniforms), logging inmate property, monitoring cells, transporting inmates, and supporting medical visits. HS diploma and SC CJ Academy certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training to completion of one year of college.
• Over two years and up to four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforces security rules, regulations and procedures and provides services and information to inmates.
• Receives and books inmates including fingerprinting, photographing and issuing uniforms.
• Collects, inventories and logs inmate property at booking.
• Maintains routine operations and security of the jail and verifies inmates are accounted for.
• Activates inmate phone accounts and manages inmate monies.
• Completes arrest and booking reports for all inmates and those on bond.
• Places inmates in assigned jail cells and handles releases or transportation.
• Ensures cell check reports and incident reports are complete and filed.
• Arranges for escort to transport inmates to other locations.
• Provides for inmate safety and health; monitors inmate activity and meals; supports medical visits.

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide for the safety and security of incoming and outgoing inmates and visitors to the Detention Center. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Enforces security rules, regulations and procedures; and the provision of services and information to inmates.
• Receives and books inmates including fingerprinting, photographing and issuing uniforms.
• Collects, inventories and logs inmate’s property at booking.
• Maintains routine operations and security of the jail including checks jail to verify that all inmates are accounted for, monitors location and activity of inmates.
• Activates inmate phone accounts; places inmate monies into accounts.
• Completes and maintains all arrest and booking reports on all inmates and persons placed on bond.
• Places inmates in an assigned jail cell and removes them for release or transportation.
• Ensures all cell check reports are properly completed and incident reports are included.
• Arranges for escort to transport to other locations.
• Assures safety and health of inmates.
• Monitors inmates’ activity in jail cells.
• Ensures inmates receive meals.
• Provides security for medical staff during medication pass and medical visits.
• Arranges for prisoner to be transported for medical care as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Certification.
• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Supervisory Training Course.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• NCIC Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.