Front Gate Security Officer

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring Front Gate Officers in Columbia. You will monitor traffic, enforce policies, inspect facilities, and manage visitor access at the front gate of the complex.

Two 12‑hour shift positions (D1 and E1) are available. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, 18+, with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and pass medical and Basic Certification requirements. Benefits packages apply.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Tattoos must not be offensive and/or gang related or visibly located on the face or head.
• Must pass a medical assessment.
• Completion of the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, enforces current policy and procedures, and assists in non-routing problems.
• Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds, and vehicles, and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
• Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter complex.
• Ensures escorts are provided when necessary for emergency personnel or special groups or functions.
• Monitors inmate movement within the area.
• Remains thoroughly familiar with search, contraband, emergencies, escape & use of force policies as they may relate to the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the scanning, logging, and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the procedures during Parole of visitors & inmates.
• Performs all marginal or related duties as Correctional Officer as required by supervisor.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

18+ years old

Valid driver’s license

Tattoo policy awareness

Medical assessment required

Correctional Officer Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring Front Gate Officers in Columbia. You will monitor traffic, enforce policies, inspect facilities, and manage visitor access at the front gate of the complex.

Two 12‑hour shift positions (D1 and E1) are available. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, 18+, with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and pass medical and Basic Certification requirements. Benefits packages apply.