Detention Deputy

North Charleston, SC
Charleston County Government

Salary: $20.80 – $29.33 Hourly

Position Summary:

As a Detention Deputy, you will have the ability to work on a variety of specialized teams throughout the Detention Center and court system including: Booking; Identification; Classification; Emergency Response Team (ERT); Transportation; Court Detention; Juvenile Detention Center; and Central Control.

Essential Functions:

  • No prior experience is necessary, however, prior work-related experience will be considered in the hiring process.
  • Applicants meeting the minimum criteria must submit to and successfully complete all phases of the hiring process including: a tour of the detention facility; the Nelson-Denny Vocabulary and Reading Examination; completion of an applicant questionnaire; a two-phase background investigation; a credit check; a polygraph examination; a psychological evaluation: an interview and a physical examination.
  • There is a one-year probationary period and all Detention Deputies serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff of Charleston County.
  • In addition, all candidates must successfully complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention course of instruction within the first year of employment.
  • Work is performed on a 12.25 hour rotating shift. Work periods or schedules are established as required by Federal law, departmental workloads, and organizational needs.
  • This position may be required to work overtime in order to meet or maintain departmental operations.
  • This position is also required to work some weekends, evenings, holidays, and during natural disasters.
  • Applicants who have applied within one (1) year of this advertisement are not eligible to re-apply.
  • Applicants selected to process will be notified by email.

Requirements:

  • A qualified applicant must be a Citizen of the United States over 18 years of age;
  • Possess a high school diploma (from an accredited school) or GED;
  • Have a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a South Carolina one upon acceptance of the position; and;
  • Have no criminal convictions.