Inmate Classification Specialist

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Corrections Officer to evaluate inmate records, determine eligibility for assignments, and coordinate an equitable classification for about 250 inmates. You will conduct progress reviews, interview inmates, and counsel on institutional adjustment.

Four weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required upon hire; a high school diploma is acceptable with related experience, and a bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience. State benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• A high school diploma or related experience.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.
• Coordinate and implement an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluate inmate's progress.
• Interview inmates, discuss, and record progress made on a periodic basis.
• Counsel inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Respond orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries or information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operate the SCDC computer to ascertain information pertinent to inmates' social, criminal, educational and family histories.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Corrections Officer to evaluate inmate records, determine eligibility for assignments, and coordinate an equitable classification for about 250 inmates. You will conduct progress reviews, interview inmates, and counsel on institutional adjustment.

Four weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required upon hire; a high school diploma is acceptable with related experience, and a bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience. State benefits apply.