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Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
Correctional Officer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$57,646 / year median in South Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Correctional Officers are responsible for the secure and efficient functioning of the Lancaster County Detention Center. Candidates with current correctional certifications qualify for higher pay on our career ladder and candidates holding college degrees will receive incentive pay. Selected candidates must complete Basic Jail Training at the SC Criminal Justice Academy, as well as a training period with a Field Training Officer. Correctional Officers receive a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Remotely No Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$59,147.00 - $80,152.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Has it been at least 1 year since you used Marijuana or THC greater than .03%? Are your face, neck, and hands free of tattoos? Have you ever been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination from a job/employment?Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:
Corrections:
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
Clean criminal history with no criminal convictions (Required) Driver's License (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans