Detention Officer I

Salary: $22.25 hourly.

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform various security procedures and activities on assigned shift at the York County Detention Center, ensuring that security is maintained at all times for the protection of staff, inmates and the general public.

If a candidate is selected as a sworn Detention Officer and not certified as a Class II law enforcement officer in South Carolina, the candidate will be required to attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, South Carolina for basic training. Successful completion is mandatory and detention officer candidates are paid their normal salary while attending.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a high level of security and safety awareness at all times, ensuring the safety and security of inmates, staff and the general public through the proper enforcement of administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Performs a variety of security duties associated with post assignment, which may include booking inmates, overseeing initial showering and issuing supplies, escorting inmates / assisting with inmate movement within the facility, controlling and accounting for inmates’ property, patrolling assigned areas, etc.
• Observes and interacts with inmates to detect security problems; maintains order and discipline among inmates; assists in coordinating daily activities and programs involving inmates and visitors.
• Supervises inmate meals, visitation, recreation and exercise, educational activities, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, and medical attention; issues clean clothing and personal hygiene items; administers medications to inmates as prescribed.
• Maintains accurate inmate head counts and monitors location of inmates at all times.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, maintaining lists and logs, etc.
• Performs general housekeeping duties.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs facility and cell inspections; determines security status.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• South Carolina Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• May require additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by management.