Correctional Officer (011141) - Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Pay

$45,575 – $46,618 per year. The salary amounts provided represent the minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures at SCDC. Not all individuals may qualify for the highest tier of base pay adjustments and incentives.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, enforces current policy and procedures, and assists in non-routing problems.
• Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds, and vehicles, and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
• Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter complex.
• Ensures escorts are provided when necessary for emergency personnel or special groups or functions.
• Monitors inmate movement within the area.
• Remains thoroughly familiar with search, contraband, emergencies, escape & use of force policies as they may relate to the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the scanning, logging, and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the front gate.
• Be knowledgeable of the procedures during Parole of visitors & inmates.
• Performs all marginal or related duties as Correctional Officer as required by supervisor.

2 positions available.

Schedule

Two shifts available: D1 Shift (5:00 am – 5:00 pm) and E1 Shift (5:00 am – 5:00 pm).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Tattoos must not be offensive and/or gang related or visibly located on the face or head. Tattoos on the neck will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Must pass a medical assessment administered by SCDC.
• Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within six (6) months of placement into the position.