CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Isle Of Wight; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government administration agency is seeking a Correctional Officer to maintain order and security at the facility. The role involves supervising inmates, processing bookings, and managing documentation. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a Basic Detention Certification, ensuring safety and operational efficiency in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED required.
• Basic Detention Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for inmates.
• Process incoming subjects during the booking process.
• Prepare and maintain various reports and documents.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Job description

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General Description

The purpose of this job is to maintain order and the safety and security of all inmates in the correctional facility.

General Description

The purpose of this job is to maintain order and the safety and security of all inmates in the correctional facility.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all inmates.
• Processes incoming subjects by fingerprinting, searching, and completing necessary forms during the booking process and photographing; supervises the phone calls made by inmates and subjects being booked, and inventorying and storing personal properties.
• Prepares and maintains documents and reports including daily progress reports, booking reports, property reports, medical forms, activity sheets, released sheets, medical and phone logs, jail and court lists, head count forms, time sheets, receipts, incident reports, and computer release dates.
• Maintain order and enforce regulations within the detention facility.
• Arbitrate disputes between inmates and perform necessary disciplinary actions.
• Perform inspections of inmate quarters.
• Operate within the correctional facility system to keep record of everyone admitted to or released from the correctional facility.
• Assigns and escorts inmates dressed out in jail clothing and fills out forms used in dressing out inmates for cell block.
• Supervises feeding of prisoners, counts utensils when meals are completed, and maintains conditions of county property and floor areas. Aid in rehabilitation and counseling of offenders.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Physical Demands

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  
  

extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.

extreme noise levels.

fumes and/or noxious odors.

electrical shock; heights.

radiation; disease/pathogens.

violence.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Basic Detention Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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