Corrections HR Assistant: Onboarding & Compliance

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking an administrative support specialist to manage the recruitment and processing flow for Correctional Officer applicants in Columbia. You will verify applications, conduct background checks, coordinate DocuSign delivery, and ensure timely processing and interview preparation.

The role requires a high school diploma with administrative experience; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for related work experience.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and administrative experience.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Contacts Correctional Officer applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process to verify and clarify application information, confirm employment and processing dates, provide instructions regarding required documentation and processing requirements, and ensure applicants are prepared for scheduled processing appointments and in-person interviews. Documents applicant communications and updates as necessary to support timely and accurate processing.
• Conducts required background screenings and employment verifications for prospective applicants; accurately documents and enters screening results into the Applicant Referral System (ARS) while maintaining strict confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive applicant information.
• Contacts Correctional Officer applicants to verify information, confirm processing dates, and prepare them for interviews.
• Sends required DocuSign documents to applicants and monitors completion and required signatures. Verifies receipt and accuracy of applicants’ vital documents and other required employment documentation. Initiates Verensics and Integrity Meter assessments, monitors completion, and contacts applicants to review required assessment information and address processing requirements.
• Processes applicants on scheduled processing dates by completing required administrative and documentation tasks, including photographing visible tattoos, obtaining required special approvals, printing and organizing applicant files, verifying and updating applicant information, and completing other assigned day-of-processing activities.
• Other related duties within division as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute available

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking an administrative support specialist to manage the recruitment and processing flow for Correctional Officer applicants in Columbia. You will verify applications, conduct background checks, coordinate DocuSign delivery, and ensure timely processing and interview preparation.

The role requires a high school diploma with administrative experience; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for related work experience.