Detention Deputy/Master Detention Deputy - Emergency Response Team

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

14 holidays per year

7 vacation days per year

One free meal per shift

GI Bill VA approved

Job summary

Charleston County Government's Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center seeks experienced Certified Class 2 Detention Deputies to join our Emergency Response Team. The position offers rotating 12.25-hour shifts (days/nights) with a 4-on/4-off and 2-on/2-off pattern, plus mandatory overtime and a year-ahead schedule.

Responsibilities include security and custody of inmates, rapid response to emergencies, and escorts.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
• High school diploma or GED; college degree may yield enhanced compensation.
• Two years of detention/corrections experience required; enhanced compensation for qualified applicants.
• South Carolina licensed driver or ability to obtain license.
• Honorably discharged from the military (if applicable).
• No THC or Marijuana use within 365 days; some drugs are automatic disqualifiers.
• No criminal convictions.
• Must complete SC Criminal Justice Academy Basic Detention course within first year.

Responsibilities

• Perform security, safety, and custodial care of inmates.
• Respond to emergencies and disturbances within the facility.
• Conduct high visibility patrols and inmate escorts in a safe and effective manner.

Skills

Emergency Response Team training

Verbal de-escalation

Team collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

SC Criminal Justice Academy Basic Detention

Tools

Firearms certification

Taser certification

Oleoresin Capsicum training

Less Lethal Munitions training

Physical fitness training

Job description

The Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center is seeking experienced Certified Class 2 Detention Deputes to join our Emergency Response Team.

What's in it for you?

This isn't just a job; it's a launchpad for your career. We offer:

• Emergency Response Team operators are assigned to a rotational schedule with options for permanent shift assignment. The team is on duty twenty-four hours a day seven days a week. Rotating 12.25-Hour Shifts: 4 days on, 4 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off. 2 days off. 5:45 am-6:00 pm and Night shift 5:45 pm to 6:00 am. Rotate day/night shift every 90 days. *Mandatory overtime is currently in place requiring one (1) additional shift per pay period. Know your schedule 1 year in advance!
• Get vested in the S.C. Police Retirement Plan in just eight years! We also offer health, dental, and life insurance, plus 14 observed county holidays and 7 vacation days a year. We've got you covered—literally—with all uniforms provided.
• 1 FREE meal is provided every shift!! This saves you approximately $2,520 a year! (168 working shifts x $15/meal)
• If you’re a veteran, our program is approved by the VA for the GI Bill. We’ll even help you apply for your benefits.

Hiring Salary:

• Detention Deputy hiring salary - $51,947 to $61,066
• Master Detention Deputy positions are available for applicants who qualify (10+ years’ detention/corrections experience and/or military/additional education).
• Master Detention Deputy hiring salary - $61,489 to $71,611

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing security, safety, and custodial care of inmates.
• Responding to all emergencies and disturbances with the facility.
• Conducting high visibility patrols and inmate escorts in a safe and effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and a U.S. Citizen
• A high school graduate or have a GED; Qualified applicants with a college degree may receive enhanced compensation.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ or more of detention/corrections experience to join the Emergency Response Team. Qualified applicants with experience with detention/corrections may receive enhanced compensation.
• Detention Deputy hiring salary - $51,947 to $61,066
• Master Detention Deputy positions are available for applicants who qualify (10+ years’ detention/corrections experience and/or military/additional education).
• Master Detention Deputy hiring salary - $61,489 to $71,611
• A South Carolina licensed driver; or the ability to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license
• Honorably discharged from the military (if applicable).
• Have no pending cases or criminal felony convictions (misdemeanors may require expungement).
• No THC or Marijuana use within 365 days; some drugs are automatic disqualifiers.
• No student loans in default status.
• No criminal convictions
• Must successfully complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention course of instruction within the first year of employment. (if applicable)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Complete a basic Emergency Response Team training program.
• Complete training in Housing Unit to include Behavioral Management and Specialist Management.
• Obtain certifications in Firearms, Taser, Oleoresin Capsicum and Less Lethal Munitions with 90 days of hire.
• Receive over 100 hours of Emergency Response Team training annually.
• Opportunity to train and learn specialized facets of the detention profession.
• Opportunity to become a South Carolina justice Academy Certified Instructor.
• Opportunity to become an agency Field Training Instructor.
• Opportunity to participate in a physical fitness regimen while on duty.
• Opportunity to participate in agency collateral duty programs.
• Opportunity for advancement in rank and responsibility.

To Be Successful ERT Detention Deputy Applicants Must

• Be reliable and excel in a team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and verbal de-escalation skills.
• Possess the ability to make professional decisions in a stressful environment.
• Maintain professional conduct.Provide accurate documentation of incidents.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other law enforcement agencies.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.