Officer I



Job Details

Officer I
Employer

State of South Carolina

Salary

$20,450.00 - $37,840.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

02775

Agency

Department of Corrections

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

08/15/2013

Closing Date

Continuous

Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Class Code:
JD30
Position Number:
015523
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Visit our web site
Hiring Range - Min.
$23,000.00
FLSA Category
Exempt
Pay Band

Band 3

Job Responsibilities

Maintains control in inmate/resident dorms, cafeteria, work sites and surrounding areas.

Instructs and directs inmates/residents assigned to various work details.

Maintains and reports inmate/resident count and daily logs; prepares and submits miscellaneous reports.

Maintains surveillance and searches for contraband.

Maintains and inspects buildings for cleanliness and sanitation; requisitions and directs issuance of supplies, tools and equipment; maintains inventory of equipment.

Escorts visitors and civilian employees through assigned facility.

Ensures that inmates/residents receive prescribed treatment including medical and behavioral prescriptions.

Controls gate tower or other special post.

Makes prescribed security inspections and searches of specified buildings, building contents, grounds, vehicles and people and takes necessary action.

Maintains and operates security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices.

Instructs and counsels officers concerning duty requirements.

Investigates inmate/resident complaints and takes appropriate action.

Serves as backup for any dorm/building dispute requiring assistance and crisis intervention; makes reports to appropriate personnel.

Serves as member of treatment staffing team by observing and reporting activities of the inmates/residents assigned; implements appropriate aspects of the treatment program.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma.

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.

Employer
State of South Carolina

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