Correctional Officer Trainee

Essential Functions

• Attends classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to corrections work.
• Learns about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Detention Center.
• Participates in practical training including firearm usage, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, use of corrections equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to corrections work.
• Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made.
• Participates in physical fitness and strength training.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month of related experience.
• College degree, military experience or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. Citizen, able to pass a physical examination, have a satisfactory credit history.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no DUI convictions within the past five years.
• Must submit a CERTIFIED driving record of the past five years.
• No prior criminal domestic violence convictions, felonies, or any crime of moral turpitude.
• Required to work any hours, days or shift, including holidays and weekends.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must pass an extensive background check to include criminal history and credit history.

TRAINEE

• Employment will remain contingent upon successfully completing training at the SC Criminal Justice Academy and passing a physical examination prior to attending the academy.
• SC Criminal Justice Academy certified Class 2 LCO/SCO (local corrections/state corrections).

Supplemental Information

• All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment.
• Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.
• We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.