Correctional Officer: Impactful Facility Security

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 493,000 - 494,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina, through the Department of Corrections, seeks candidates for Correctional Officer roles at Kershaw Correctional Institution. The position involves maintaining security, supervising inmates, conducting inspections, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, and completion of the required basic certification within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to supervise inmates and maintain security, order, and safety within the facility.
• Experience with reporting and recording daily logs and incidents is preferred.
• Willingness to complete required certification and medical assessments as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Escort visitors and civilian employees through assigned facility.
• Ensure inmates receive prescribed treatment including medical and behavioral prescriptions.
• Make prescribed security inspections and searches of buildings, grounds, vehicles and people.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Maintain order

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of South Carolina, through the Department of Corrections, seeks candidates for Correctional Officer roles at Kershaw Correctional Institution. The position involves maintaining security, supervising inmates, conducting inspections, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, and completion of the required basic certification within six months of placement.