Correctional Officer Ii Jobs

Correctional Officer II
Position # 64844
SCDC: Unlimited Career Opportunities
The South Carolina Department of Corrections does more than manage inmates, we provide security and a rehabilitative environment for our community! SCDC is currently seeking Qualified Individuals State Wide who have a passion for providing the highest quality service in a secure and uplifting environment.
Who We Are
South Carolina Department of Corrections is the second largest state agency with over 5,000 employees, headquartered in Columbia, SC with 21 institutions across the state. Our employees are driven by the SCDC mission that’s geared towards providing community wide Safety, Service and Stewardship. We safely protect the public, our employees, and our inmates, provide rehabilitation services and self-improvement opportunities for inmates, and promote professional excellence, fiscal responsibility, and self-sufficiency.
Base Pay Adjustments and Institution Incentives
Minimum Institutions
Goodman, Livesay, Manning, Palmer
Salary $39,140
Medium Institutions
Allendale CI, Camille Graham CI, Evans CI, Kershaw CI, Leath CI, MacDougall CI,
Ridgeland CI, Trenton CI, Turbeville CI, Tyger River CI, Wateree River CI
Salary $44,140
Close Institutions
Broad River CI, Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI, McCormick CI, Perry CI
$49,140
Position requires an attached resume. A brief copy of your work experience in a Word document is a sufficient resume for this position.
Provides security, custody and control of inmates in a correctional setting. Duties include:

• Maintain and report inmate count and daily logs; prepare and submit miscellaneous reports.
• Control gate tower or other special post.
• Instruct and counsel officers concerning duty requirements.
• Maintain and operate security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices.
• Maintain surveillance and search for contraband.
• Serve as backup for any dorm/building dispute requiring assistance and crisis intervention; make reports to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure that inmates receive prescribed treatment including medical and behavioral prescriptions.
• Maintain and inspect building for cleanliness and sanitation; requisition and direct issuance of supplies, tools and equipment; maintain inventory of equipment.
• Investigate inmate/resident complaints and take appropriate action.
• Instruct and direct inmates assigned to various work details.
• Make prescribed security inspections and searches of specified buildings, building contents, grounds, vehicles and people and take necessary action.
• Escort visitors and civilian employees through assigned facility.
• Maintain control in inmate dorms, cafeteria, work sites and surrounding areas.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• 18 and over.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Tattoos: Must not be offensive and/or gang related or visibly located on the face or head. Tattoos on the neck will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• High school diploma or GED.

Cannot have been convicted of a crime with a maximum allowable sentence of one year or more, or a fine of $1,000.
Must pass a physical exam administered by SCDC.
Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first six months of placement into the position.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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