Correctional Officer (011141) - Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 46 000 - 47 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Resumo da oferta

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring Front Gate Officers in Columbia. You will monitor traffic, enforce policies, inspect facilities, and manage visitor access at the front gate of the complex.

Two 12‑hour shift positions (D1 and E1) are available. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, 18+, with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and pass medical and Basic Certification requirements. Benefits packages apply.

Qualificações

• U.S. citizen and 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Tattoos must not be offensive and/or gang related or visibly located on the face or head.
• Must pass a medical assessment.
• Completion of the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within six months of placement.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, enforces current policy and procedures, and assists in non-routing problems.
• Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds, and vehicles, and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
• Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter complex.
• Ensures escorts are provided when necessary for emergency personnel or special groups or functions.
• Monitors inmate movement within the area.
• Remains thoroughly familiar with search, contraband, emergencies, escape & use of force policies as they may relate to the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the scanning, logging, and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the procedures during Parole of visitors & inmates.
• Performs all marginal or related duties as Correctional Officer as required by supervisor.

Conhecimentos

U.S. Citizenship

18+ years old

Valid driver’s license

Tattoo policy awareness

Medical assessment required

Correctional Officer Certification

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Responsibilities

• $45,575 - $46,618
• Monitors and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, enforces current policy and procedures, and assists in non-routing problems.
• Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds, and vehicles, and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
• Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter complex.
• Ensures escorts are provided when necessary for emergency personnel or special groups or functions.
• Monitors inmate movement within the area.
• Remains thoroughly familiar with search, contraband, emergencies, escape & use of force policies as they may relate to the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the scanning, logging, and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the procedures during Parole of visitors & inmates.
• Performs all marginal or related duties as Correctional Officer as required by supervisor.

Division Of Security

Front Gate Officer

2 Positions Available

• D1 Shift (5:00 am - 5:00 pm)
• E1 Shift (5:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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 six (6) 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.

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.

01

Are you now, or have you ever been, an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

Correctional Officers are required to work 12 hour shifts; Can you work any 12 hour shift (Day or Night)?

• Yes
• No

Please Enter The Name Of Your High School

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in YY/MM/DD format.

Please list your city and state of birth.

Please select one, or more, shifts that you are interested in working at SCDC.

• D2 (5:00 pm - 5:00 am)
• E1 (5:00 am - 5:00 pm)
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