ERT Detention Deputy: Rotating Shifts, Training & Benefits

Charleston County Sheriff's Office; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, and life insurance

14 county holidays

7 vacation days a year

Free meal per shift

Job summary

Charleston County Sheriff's Office seeks Certified Class 2 Detention Deputies for the Emergency Response Team. Roles include security, safety, and inmate care with rotating 12.25-Hour Shifts and mandatory overtime; schedule set a year in advance.

Benefits include health/dental/life insurance, 14 county holidays, 7 vacation days, uniforms provided, and 1 free meal per shift. Veteran programs and GI Bill support are available.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and excel in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and verbal de-escalation skills.
• Ability to make professional decisions in a stressful environment.
• Maintain professional conduct and document incidents accurately.
• Must complete Basic Detention course within first year.

Responsibilities

• Performing security, safety, and custodial care of inmates.
• Responding to emergencies and disturbances at the facility.
• Conducting high visibility patrols and inmate escorts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

De-escalation

Decision making under pressure

Documentation

Interagency coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Charleston County Sheriff's Office seeks Certified Class 2 Detention Deputies for the Emergency Response Team. Roles include security, safety, and inmate care with rotating 12.25-Hour Shifts and mandatory overtime; schedule set a year in advance.

Benefits include health/dental/life insurance, 14 county holidays, 7 vacation days, uniforms provided, and 1 free meal per shift. Veteran programs and GI Bill support are available.