Correctional Support Specialist

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Detention Center seeks an administrative clerk to perform routine clerical tasks under supervision. You will screen calls, enter data, handle inquiries, file records, and assist with inventory and booking processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years related experience. Employment includes background checks and drug screening in accordance with county policy.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Over one year up to and including two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming calls, take messages, greet visitors, and transmit messages.
• Enter data, maintain logs, make copies, and fax documents.
• Take inventory, restock supplies, and distribute materials.
• Process inmate booking records.
• Respond to information requests from public, staff, and others.
• Prepare, review, process, and distribute routine correspondence and reports.
• File documents alphabetically or numerically.
• Notify emergency personnel during codes.
• Monitor cameras and video surveillance equipment.
• Control opening/closing doors during emergencies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Customer service

Records management

Inventory control

Emergency response awareness

Phone screening

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years related experience

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide routine administrative and clerical duties in support of Beaufort County 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.

• Performs routine clerical duties which include screening incoming calls; taking and transmitting messages; greeting visitors; entering data; maintains logs; making photocopies; and faxing documents.
• Takes inventory; monitors, restocks, and distributes supplies and materials.
• Completes and files inmate booking record.
• Responds to requests for information from the public, staff, and/or other interested parties; answers routine questions; directs callers/visitors to appropriate locations or staff.
• Prepares, reviews, processes and distributes a variety of routine correspondence, reports, information, paperwork, forms, mails, or other related information in assigned area of responsibility; and maintains records and database.
• Files documents alphabetically, numerically or by other prescribed methods.
• Notify emergency response personnel during emergency codes.

• Monitor cameras and video surveillance equipment.
• Controls the opening and closing of doors during emergency situations.

• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience.

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.