Correctional Officer I



Job Details

Correctional Officer I
Employer

State of South Carolina

Salary

$30,263.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

02914

Agency

Department of Corrections

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

03/08/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Class Code:
JD30
Position Number:
999999
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment application on line.
FLSA Category
Non-exempt
Pay Band

Band 3

Job Responsibilities

Provides security, custody, and control of inmates in a correctional setting.

Duties include:

* Maintain control in inmate dorms, cafeteria, work sites and surrounding areas.

* Instruct and direct inmates assigned to various work details.

* Maintain and report inmate count and daily logs; prepare and submit miscellaneous reports.

* Maintain surveillance and searche for contraband.

* Maintain and inspect buildings for cleanliness and sanitation; requisition and direct issuance of supplies, tools and equipment; maintain inventory of equipment.

* Escort visitors and civilian employees through assigned facility.

* Ensure that inmates receive prescribed treatment including medical and behavioral prescriptions.

* Control gate tower or other special post.

* Make prescribed security inspections and searches of specified buildings, building contents, grounds, vehicles and people and take necessary action.

* Maintain and operate security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices.

* Instruct and counsel officers concerning duty requirements.

* Investigate inmate complaints and take appropriate action.

* Serve as backup for any dorm/building dispute requiring assistance and crisis intervention; make reports to appropriate personnel.

* Serve as member of treatment staffing team by observing and reporting activities of the inmates assigned; implement appropriate aspects of the treatment program.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

* U.S. Citizen

* Aged 21 or more

* High school diploma or GED

* Valid South Carolina drivers license

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 complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within the first six months of placement into this position.

Additional Comments

Base Pay adjustments - Institutional Incentives

Level II Institution with incentive : $31,560 - After 6 months: $32,677

Level III Institution with incentive: $33,596 - After 6 months $34,713

Benefits for State Employees


State Employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system, the State of South Carolina offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below:

Healthcare Benefits

The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar.

Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs. South Carolina offers a traditional pension program, as well as the Optional Retirement Program in which employees have more control over their retirement investments. These programs are designed to help provide state employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs.

Workplace Benefits

In addition, state employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave. Check out the link above to see a summary of the other benefits that are available to state employees. You can even calculate the value an employee's benefits by visiting our on-line benefits calculator Microsoft Excel.

Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.

01
Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
02
if so, in which agency do you currently work?
03
Are you currently employed by the state of South Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have any relatives employed with the state of South Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If yes, please provide the name(s), relationship, and agency.
06
Have you ever been terminated from any job?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If yes, please explain
08
Give the name, address and phone number of two people, not relatives, who are familiar with your work.
09
Have you been separated from South Carolina Government employment as a part of a reduction in force within the past 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
10
For Criminal Record Checks, please list your Social Security Number
11
Maiden Name?
12
Though optional in the state profile, Drivers license information is required for the Department of Corrections background checks and applications will NOT be processed without it. Have you fully completed the Driver License section of your profile?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Are you willing to work in an institution?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Can you work all days of the week?
  • Yes
  • No
15
NOTE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY 12 HOUR SHIFT. Check the Shift(s) you can work:
  • First Shift 12 midnight - 8 am
  • Second Shift 8am - 4 pm
  • Third Shift 4pm - 12 midnight
  • All Shifts
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Check County of Preference
  • Aiken
  • Allendale
  • Berkley
  • Charleston
  • Clarendon
  • Dorchester
  • Edgefield
  • Florence
  • Greenville
  • Greenwood
  • Jasper
  • Kershaw
  • Lancaster
  • Lee
  • McCormack
  • Marlboro
  • Richland
  • Spartanberg
  • Sumter
  • York
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MILITARY SERVICE (Veterans must include copy(s) of DD-214 indicating all military service) Branch of Service
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Date of Entry:
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Discharge Date:
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Rank:
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Type of Discharge:
  • Honorable
  • Under Honorable Conditions
  • Other
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If other than honorable, explain (will not necessarily disqualify)
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National Guard/Active Reserve: Are you a member?
  • Yes
  • No
24
Give Specifics. Unit:
25
Check the source which led you to apply at the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
  • College Recruitment
  • State Job Service
  • Employment Agency
  • Employee
  • Div. of Human Resource Mgmt.
  • Unsolicited Application
  • Return from Leave
  • Return from Military
  • Rehire, not from Leave
  • Newspaper Ad
  • Radio Ad
  • Television Ad
  • Trade Journal Ad
  • Field Recruiting
  • Unknown
  • Referred from Voc. Rehab.
  • Transfer from another State Agency
  • Elected or Appointed
  • RIF - Rehire
  • Voluntary Transfer
  • Involuntary Transfer
  • Military Referral Service
  • SCDC Website
  • Private Employment/Agency
  • Internet
  • Job/Career Fair
26
If you selected Employee, please list their name and work location:
27
READ THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SELECT YES TO INDICATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONDITIONS SET FOURTH. 1. I agree that as a condition of employment, I will voluntarily consent for myself and personal vehicles to be thoroughly searched on a random basis to ensure compliance with South Carolina Law 24-3-950, of the South Carolina Code of Laws, amended 1976. If employed, I understand that any employee furnishing any inmate with contraband will be prosecuted. A list of contraband items is conspicuously posted in every institution. Personal possession or possession of contraband in a personal vehicle on state property shall be grounds for termination. Any employee refusing to submit to such searches shall be terminated.
  • Yes
  • No
28
2. I agree that as a condition of employment, I will Report to the Director of Human Resources any and all arrests, within five (5) working days of the occurrence. Minor traffic violations need not be reported; however offences such as driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages, drugs, fraudulent or bad checks, disturbing the peace, leaving the scene of an accident and robbery must be reported.
  • Yes
  • No
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3. I agree that anything issued to me by the South Carolina Department of Corrections must be returned before a final paycheck is received at time of separation from the agency.
  • Yes
  • No
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4. In accepting employment, I understand that I will be working in a prison setting. I further understand that potential hazards and a degree of personal risk will be involved. It is understood that the South Carolina Department of Corrections will provide, as a new employee, an orientation to this correctional setting and will provide continuous supervision of its inmates. It cannot absolutely guarantee my personal safety and that I may possibly experience personal hazards. I indicate my willingness to work under said conditions by affixing my signature to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
31
5. As a new employee, I understand that I may be required to attend an orientation class the first week of employment. If a waiver is granted, I understand that I must attend orientation within 90 days from my hire date.
  • Yes
  • No
32
6. I agree to take a physical examination and I understand that I must pass it as a condition of employment.
  • Yes
  • No
33
7. I understand and further authorize a complete background check as a condition of employment.
  • Yes
  • No
34
8. As a new employee I understand that the agency has a policy regarding the work-related effects of substance abuse by employees and as a condition of employment I agree to abide by the guidelines established therein, and adhere to the State's Drug Free workplace policy.
  • Yes
  • No
35
9. I understand that I will accept an initial duty assignment (post, duties, tasks) and workday/shift assignments (days off /hours of work) required by my job description as may be needed to accomplish the mission of the Department of Corrections. During my new-hire twelve months probationary period, both my duty and workday/shift assignment may b e frequently changed to meet training needs and evaluation requirements. Upon obtaining permanent status , the institution /division head may approve involuntary changes in my workday/shift assignment with written notice of the impending change at least 14 calendar days prior to the change.
  • Yes
  • No
36
10. I affirm, agree and/or understand that all information entered on the Applicant Skills inventory are true and accurate; any misrepresentation or omission of facts may result in my being disqualified or, if employed by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, may be cause for termination.
  • Yes
  • No
37
11. I understand if accepted for employment in a position which requires the wearing of a uniform, I agree to wear the prescribed uniform, and abide by agency dress and appearance regulations.
  • Yes
  • No
38
12. I understand that as a condition of employment in an essential position, I must provide evidence of a working telephone and/or cellular phone (Not Pre-paid) at my residence.
  • Yes
  • No
39
13. If applying for a security position and certain designated non-security positions, I agree that during the first six months of my employment I shall attend a training certification program to be completed at the SCDC Training Academy when scheduled to attend. I realize that failure to complete the program, which includes unarmed Defense Training, will be grounds for termination.
  • Yes
  • No
40
14. I understand that SCDC policy prohibits romantic relationships between employees at the same institution and employees who are not assigned to institutions are prohibited from having a relationship with ANY SCDC employee.
  • Yes
  • No
41
Have you ever been accused of or been found liable of sexual abuse/sexual misconduct/sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of a sexual abuse/sexual misconduct/sexual harassment allegation with any previous employer? (28 CFR 115)
  • Yes
  • No
42
Do you currently have a court ordered restraining order against you with regard to family members or a cohabitant?
  • Yes
  • No
43
Have you ever been arrested?
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you ever been charged with a crime?
  • Yes
  • No
45
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
  • Yes
  • No
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READ THE FOLLOWING AND INITIAL BELOW: Examples of crimes, other than minor traffic violations, that must be reported are: Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages or other drugs; fraudulent or bad checks; disturbing the peace; leaving the scene of an accident. You must list arrest(s) and conviction(s) even if you were pardoned, paroled, had a suspended sentence/probation or the charges were dropped or dismissed. This information may not disqualify you, but must be listed regardless of date or type of offense. Please be advised that if you were convicted of a crime with a maximum allowable sentence of over one year or a fine of $1,000 we may not employee you as a Correctional Officer. An arrest or being charged with a crime includes being fingerprinted or simply having a warrant issued. Regarding disclosure of arrest record, applicants who have received an Order of Expungement from a court of competent jurisdiction are not required to list/report such arrests. Background checks will be made to include an FBI check. Please ask the Human Resource representative for clarification if you are unsure if you were arrested. BY MY INITIALS, I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH. ANY FALSE STATEMENT OR OMISSION OF FACTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR TERMINATION.
47
Please list any charges, arresting authority, location (city & state), disposition, disposition date and if you were convicted or not.
48
Have you ever been fingerprinted?
  • Yes
  • No
49
If yes, please give approximate date(s) and reason.
50
Have you ever been an inmate in a SCDC Institution, Federal Institution, or Penal Instiution of another jurisdiction?
  • Yes
  • No
51
If yes, charge, dates, where, and type of sentence:
52
Are you or ANY member of your immediate family related to or have had a close personal relationship with anyone who is currently OR was previously an inmate in a SCDC institution? This would include spouses, ex-spouses, common-law spouses, mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandchild, aunt, uncle, cousins, any step-relatives, boyfriend or girlfriend.
  • Yes
  • No
53
If yes, inmate name, relationship, charge, dates, where and type of sentence:
54
Are you currently OR have you ever been on an inmate's visitation list at any SCDC facility?
  • Yes
  • No
55
If yes, inmate name and relationship:
56
Please give the name and a description of any relationship you have OR have had with ANY inmate currently or previously incarcerated in a SCDC institution:
57
Have you or any member of your family ever been a victim of a crime committed by an inmate who is incarcerated at SCDC?
  • Yes
  • No
58
If yes, name of inmate, dates, and location of crime:
59
Have you OR any member of your immediate family ever testified in a case involving an inmate incarcerated at SCDC?
  • Yes
  • No
60
If yes, name of inmate, dates, and location of trial:
61
Have you ever been deemed ineligible for employment by this agency OR any other employer?
  • Yes
  • No
62
I understand that I must update my application to reflect any and all arrests or charges that may be brought against me after filing this application.
  • Yes
  • No
63
Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are not reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached , but not substituted for completing salary and work history, education and reference sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
  • Yes
  • No
64
Do you have a cat?
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Are You a U.S. Citizen?
  • Yes
  • No
66
Are you 21 or older?
  • Yes
  • No
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What is your highest level of education ?
  • High school/GED
  • Some college
  • Associates degree
  • Bachelors degree
  • Masters degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the above
68
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
69
Do you have any prior professional experience in Corrections?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to a year
  • 1 year, less than 2
  • 2 years less than 3
  • 3 years less than 4
  • 4 years less than 5
  • 5 years or more
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Do you have a criminal record? sdr
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you a current employee of SCDOT?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
State of South Carolina

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.

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