Correctional Officer

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is recruiting for a Correctional Officer within the Department of Corrections. The role focuses on security, custody, and control of inmates in a correctional setting, with duties across dorms, work sites, and posts. Applicants must be a U.S.

citizen, 18+, possess a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver's license, and pass a medical assessment. Successful candidates complete the Basic Certification Course within six months and may receive base pay adjustments

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Tattoos not offensive or gang-related; face/head tattoos evaluated case-by-case.
• Must pass a medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and control in inmate dorms, cafeterias, work sites and surrounding areas.
• Direct and instruct inmates assigned to various work details.
• Maintain inmate counts and daily logs; prepare reports.
• Monitor for contraband and report findings.
• Inspect buildings for cleanliness, safety, and equipment inventory.
• Escort visitors and staff through the facility.
• Ensure inmates receive prescribed treatments and medications.
• Conduct security inspections and searches as required.
• Operate security devices (gates, doors, weapons systems).
• Provide guidance to officers regarding duties and expectations.
• Investigate inmate/resident complaints and take action as needed.

Skills

Security

Inmate supervision

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Job description

Base Pay Adjustments Plus Institution Incentives

Minimum Institutions

Goodman, Livesay, Manning, Palmer

*$44,682 - $45,704

MediumInstitutions

Allendale CI, Camille Graham CI, Evans CI, Kershaw CI, Leath CI, MacDougall CI,
**Ridgeland CI, Trenton CI, Turbeville CI, Tyger River CI, Wateree River CI

*$49,682 - $50,704

Close Institutions

Broad River CI, Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI, McCormick CI, Perry CI

*$54,682 - $55,704

*The salary amounts provided represent the minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures at SCDC. It is important to note that not all individuals may qualify for the highest tier of base pay adjustments and incentives.

*Shift Differential is available to those that are assigned Night Shift.

**Geographical pay differential is available for this position at Ridgeland Correctional Institution. **

Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting. Duties include:

• Maintain control in inmate dorms, cafeteria, work sites and surrounding areas.
• Instruct and direct inmates assigned to various work details.
• Maintain and report inmate count and daily logs; prepare and submit miscellaneous reports.
• Maintain surveillance and search for contraband.
• Maintain and inspect building for cleanliness and sanitation; requisition and direct issuance of supplies, tools and equipment; maintain inventory of equipment.
• Escort visitors and civilian employees through assigned facility.
• Ensure that inmates receive prescribed treatment including medical and behavioral prescriptions.
• Control gate tower or other special post.
• Make prescribed security inspections and searches of specified buildings, building contents, grounds, vehicles and people and take necessary action.
• Maintain and operate security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices.
• Instruct and counsel officers concerning duty requirements.
• Investigate inmate/resident complaints and take appropriate action.
• Serve as backup for any dorm/building dispute requiring assistance and crisis intervention; make reports to appropriate personnel.

• U.S. Citizen.
• 18 and over.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Tattoos: Must not be offensive and/or gang related or visibly located on the face or head. Tattoos on the neck will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Must pass a medical assessment administered by SCDC.

Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first six months of placement into the position.

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.