Correctional Officer

Rock Hill, SC
Rock Hill Police Department

Salary: $39,504.00 – $59,256.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to perform protective services work involving the detention and incarceration of adults and juveniles awaiting judicial action or serving limited sentences in the City jail facility. This job/class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Essential Functions:

  1. Receives, processes, and secures inmates that are brought into the jail facility.
  2. Maintains discipline, safety, and security in the City Jail or while in transit to courts, prison farms, detention centers, and medical facilities.
  3. Observes conduct and behavior of arrestees to prevent disturbances and escapes; conducts physical searches of arrestees and cells for contraband articles; performs security checks for damage, safety, and other emergency reasons.
  4. Supervises showers, phone calls, visitation, and other inmate activities.
  5. Assists with bond hearing as needed to ensure bond hearings are carried out efficiently. Processes bond hearing paperwork and inmate releases in a timely manner.
  6. Receives and reviews arrest reports, citation reports, bond payments, commitments, bond hearing certifications, warrants and citations, victim forms, summonses, memos, etc.
  7. Completes civilian fingerprints as required.
  8. Prepares and/or processes jail lists, booking reports, property release forms, hold forms, fingerprint cards, intake forms, visitation logs, daily shift logs, waivers, etc.
  9. Performs clerical duties, including typing and filing; completes reports; answers phones; issues summons.
  10. Performs light housekeeping duties; prepares and serves food; gives medication; collects and disposes of trash.
  11. Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and experience in a job that requires extensive public contact.
  • Training or experience in law enforcement is helpful.
  • The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
  • SCCJA Basic Jail Certification to be completed within 1 year of employment