Correctional Officer (019888) - Main Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Salary range: $44,682 - $45,704 (minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures). 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.
• Conducts sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds, and vehicles; corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
• Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter the 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, and use of force policies as they relate to the front gate.
• Knowledgeable of scanning, logging, and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the front gate.
• Knowledgeable of procedures during parole of visitors and inmates.
• Performs all marginal or related duties as a Correctional Officer as required by supervisor.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen.
• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Tattoos must not be offensive, 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 months of placement into the position.