State of South Carolina
Correctional Officer I
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
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
- Employer
- State of South Carolina
- Employer
- State of South Carolina
- Correctional Officer I Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
- QUESTION 2
- if so, in which agency do you currently work?
- * QUESTION 3
- Are you currently employed by the state of South Carolina?
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you have any relatives employed with the state of South Carolina?
- QUESTION 5
- If yes, please provide the name(s), relationship, and agency.
- * QUESTION 6
- Have you ever been terminated from any job?
- QUESTION 7
- If yes, please explain
- * QUESTION 8
- Give the name, address and phone number of two people, not relatives, who are familiar with your work.
- * QUESTION 9
- Have you been separated from South Carolina Government employment as a part of a reduction in force within the past 12 months?
- * QUESTION 10
- For Criminal Record Checks, please list your Social Security Number
- QUESTION 11
- Maiden Name?
- * QUESTION 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?
- * QUESTION 13
- Are you willing to work in an institution?
- * QUESTION 14
- Can you work all days of the week?
- * QUESTION 15
- NOTE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY 12 HOUR SHIFT. Check the Shift(s) you can work:
- * QUESTION 16
- Check County of Preference
- QUESTION 17
- MILITARY SERVICE (Veterans must include copy(s) of DD-214 indicating all military service) Branch of Service
- QUESTION 18
- Date of Entry:
- QUESTION 19
- Discharge Date:
- QUESTION 20
- Rank:
- QUESTION 21
- Type of Discharge:
- QUESTION 22
- If other than honorable, explain (will not necessarily disqualify)
- QUESTION 23
- National Guard/Active Reserve: Are you a member?
- QUESTION 24
- Give Specifics. Unit:
- * QUESTION 25
- Check the source which led you to apply at the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
- QUESTION 26
- If you selected Employee, please list their name and work location:
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 29
- 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.
- * QUESTION 30
- 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 32
- 6. I agree to take a physical examination and I understand that I must pass it as a condition of employment.
- * QUESTION 33
- 7. I understand and further authorize a complete background check as a condition of employment.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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)
- * QUESTION 42
- Do you currently have a court ordered restraining order against you with regard to family members or a cohabitant?
- * QUESTION 43
- Have you ever been arrested?
- * QUESTION 44
- Have you ever been charged with a crime?
- * QUESTION 45
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
- * QUESTION 46
- 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.
- QUESTION 47
- Please list any charges, arresting authority, location (city & state), disposition, disposition date and if you were convicted or not.
- * QUESTION 48
- Have you ever been fingerprinted?
- QUESTION 49
- If yes, please give approximate date(s) and reason.
- * QUESTION 50
- Have you ever been an inmate in a SCDC Institution, Federal Institution, or Penal Instiution of another jurisdiction?
- QUESTION 51
- If yes, charge, dates, where, and type of sentence:
- * QUESTION 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.
- QUESTION 53
- If yes, inmate name, relationship, charge, dates, where and type of sentence:
- * QUESTION 54
- Are you currently OR have you ever been on an inmate's visitation list at any SCDC facility?
- QUESTION 55
- If yes, inmate name and relationship:
- QUESTION 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:
- * QUESTION 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?
- QUESTION 58
- If yes, name of inmate, dates, and location of crime:
- * QUESTION 59
- Have you OR any member of your immediate family ever testified in a case involving an inmate incarcerated at SCDC?
- QUESTION 60
- If yes, name of inmate, dates, and location of trial:
- * QUESTION 61
- Have you ever been deemed ineligible for employment by this agency OR any other employer?
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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?
- * QUESTION 64
- Do you have a cat?
- * QUESTION 65
- Are You a U.S. Citizen?
- * QUESTION 66
- Are you 21 or older?
- * QUESTION 67
- What is your highest level of education ?
- * QUESTION 68
- Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 69
- Do you have any prior professional experience in Corrections?
- * QUESTION 70
- Do you have a criminal record? sdr
- * QUESTION 71
- Are you a current employee of SCDOT?
- * Required Question