Correctional Officer

Salary: $20.45 – $22.95 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Correctional Officer maintains the safety, security and welfare of inmates, staff and the general public through effective and efficient inmate management and daily maintenance activities.

Essential Functions:

• Performs manual and computer booking procedures for inmate admissions and releases, including inmate searches, showering, photographing, fingerprinting, storing of property, etc.
• Supervises the activities of inmates throughout the Detention Center facility and grounds, enforcing inmate rules and regulations. Conducts formal and informal head counts.
• Monitors cells during lockdown period; performs cell searches.
• Inspects housing unit for cleanliness and safety; requests maintenance of inmate facilities and monitors maintenance activities as needed.
• Monitors the security of the Detention Center and surrounding grounds.
• Maintains daily shift report logs and ensures all inmate paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Supervises inmate cleaning and other work detail responsibilities; issues and monitors the use of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures that all inmates are properly dressed; coordinates inmate activity associated with showers, TV, visitation, use of the telephone, laundry, canteen, meals, attorney meetings, inmate programs, etc.
• Issues supplies and mail to inmates as needed.
• Assists medical staff with inmates and distributing medication.
• If designated as Transportation Officer, will secure and transport inmates to and from court, doctors’ offices, hospitals, attorney’s offices, funerals, etc.
• Responds to situations, which pose a threat to inmates, staff or the public.
• Reviews, processes, and prepares various records and reports including shift reports, inmate request forms, incident reports, warrants, booking reports, search and seizure forms, etc.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, restraining devices, fingerprint kit, I.D. camera, security control panels, radio, alarm, air pack, etc.
• Conducts visual and auditory surveillance.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma, successful completion of prescribed course of study at the S.C. Criminal Justice Training Academy and possess related certification(s), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.