Find & Apply For Correctional / Detention Officer Jobs in Columbia, South Carolina

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, manages and is responsible for all administrative, security, safety, welfare, and programmatic missions/activities for Broad River Correctional Institution. Ensures that all inmates assigned to this level iii facility are secured and held in custody until released by proper authority. Ensures the safety of all assigned employees. Plans and implements programs for the inmates assigned to the institution. Responds to and coordinates efforts relating to disturbances within the institution. The incumbent will be assigned an emergency vehicle to immediately respond to and coordinate efforts relating to disturbances/emergencies within the institution. Ensures that institutional operations and programs are conducted in accordance with state laws, SCDC policy and good management practices; and that these functions are carried out in a cost-effective manner. The incumbent is on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 Employment@doc.sc.go v

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and twelve (12) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, which include six (6) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment. A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience. Associate degree may substitute for 2 years of overall experience. No substitutions for supervisory experience. Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position. The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.