Detention Deputy(Certified) $5000 Entry Level Sign on Bonus Eligible

Dorchester County Sheriff's Office; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral incentive program

Job summary

Dorchester County's Detention Center is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain security and safety of the facility, supervise inmate activities, and perform related corrections tasks. The role includes interviewing detainees for housing decisions, monitoring access and CCTV, processing inmates, and supervising daily operations within the facility.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with basic law enforcement coursework and SC Officer Certification.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED with specialized law enforcement coursework equivalent to one year of college.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security and safety of the detention facility, inmates and staff.
• Interviews detainees to establish bond hearing eligibility and housing needs.
• Monitors detention access, egress and security systems including CCTV and alarms.
• Processes inmates including booking, searching, photographing, fingerprinting, securing property, and issuing supplies.
• Supervises meals, visitation, recreation, medical attention and head counts; manages inmate movement.

Education

High School graduation or GED with 1-year college coursework

Job description

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS - Restrictions apply.

PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION. EDUCATION MUST BE LISTED ON THE APPLICATION.

POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE REFERRAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM.

The base annual wage is generated from a base hourly rate of $22.07 per hour under the standard rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a 7 day pay cycle. Additional overtime opportunities for shift coverage may be available per departmental policy. These opportunities would provide pay in excess of the estimated base annual wage.

The purpose of the class is to provide for the safety of staff and inmates and the security of the detention facility; to supervise inmate activities; and to perform related corrections and law enforcement work as assigned. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains the security and safety of the detention facility, inmates and staff through implementation of established policies and procedures.
• Interviews detainees ascertain if detainee has a bond hearing; and checks rap sheets to see where detainee needs to be housed. May reclassify detainee housing if there are issues.
• Monitors detention access and egress.
• Monitors security cameras, closed circuit TV system, alarm systems, automated locking systems and other specialized security equipment.
• Processes and books inmates; searches, photographs and fingerprints inmates; secures inmates’ property; and issues supplies.
• Supervises meals, visitation, recreation and exercise, educational activities, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, movement within the facility, and medical attention; conducts head counts regularly.
• Maintains control of assigned work crews.
• Ensures that inmates are provided with appropriate sanitary conditions, clothing and supplies; administers First Aid as required.
• May assist with processing indigent envelopes as needed; obtaining supplies as needed; and delivering inmate mail.
• Patrols facility to ensure security; inspects locking and security devices and doors for proper working condition.
• Routinely searches inmates, cells, kitchen and other inmate-accessible areas for contraband and other safety and security hazards.
• Observes and maintains orderly conduct among inmate population; subdues unruly or violent individuals; responds to emergency situations on jail property; and investigates incidents, crimes, disputes, abuse of drugs, etc., among inmates and detainees.
• Processes inmates for release as ordered.
• Transports inmates to court or to other facilities as required.
• Completes and maintains required paperwork.
• Performs custodial and general maintenance of jail facility and equipment.
• Communicates with law enforcement personnel, probation and parole officers, court personnel, victim advocates, attorneys, volunteers, clergy, medical care practitioners and others regarding individual cases.
• Performs special duties or completes special projects as assigned.
• Receives and responds to citizens’ inquiries, concerns and complaints concerning detention facility activities.
• May be on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• All County employees are considered public servants for the citizens of Dorchester County. When requested before, during, or after an emergency event, County employees are expected to work and serve the public in coping with the emergency.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized required law enforcement coursework equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess and maintain SC Officer Certification as Detention Officer (LE2 or L3).
• May require additional professional or technical certification(s) as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Must meet other requirements as set forth in applicable South Carolina statutes and regulations.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must provide certified ten-year driver's history and possess a valid driver's license
• Must pass extensive background check including: No Criminal History, Nelson Denny Exam (Score 96), Interview, Polygraph Exam, Psychological Exam, Physical Exam, Physical Agility Test
• Must be willing to work any shift, days, nights, weekends and holidays, and any location either St. George or Summerville, SC.
• Must be willing to work on-call shift as needed.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours are 12.25-hour shifts. The Detention Center operates 24 hours per day; 7 days a week including Holidays. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national orig