Job Description Description The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for our next team of non-experienced or experienced Juvenile Detention Deputies•If you've got a strong work ethic and a desire to serve, we'll give you all the tools and training you need to succeed. At the Juvenile Detention Center , you will work with youth, ages 13-17 years, in a secure twenty-four-hour detention setting. One must be able to interact with all residents in a fair, firm, compassionate, and consistent manner while reinforcing behavior expectations.

We Offer:

Hourly Pay:

Start with an hourly rate of $23.30•$27.39 (based on education and experience ). Overtime (1.5x pay) possibilities are currently available. • Rotating 12.25-

Hour Shifts :

Rotate day/night shift every 90 days. Day shift 5:45am•6:00pm and Night shift 5:45pm•6:00am.

Work week schedule:

4 days on, 4 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off. •Mandatory overtime is currently in place, requiring one (1) additional shift per pay period. Know your schedule 1 year in advance!

Next-Level Benefits:

Get vested in the S.C. Police Retirement Plan in just eight years ! We also offer health, dental, and life insurance, plus 14 observed county holidays (paid on days worked) and 7 vacation days a year. We've got you covered-literally-with all uniforms provided.

Free training included:

onsite at Juvenile Detention Center and 3-week course at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, SC•uniforms are provided! 1 FREE meal provided on every shift! This saves you approximately $2,520 a year! (168 working shifts x $15/meal)

Growth Opportunities:

Get trained and certified in any field you desire to build knowledge upon like Field Training Instructor, Basic Skills Instructor,Firearms, Gang Intel, Courts, Bond Hearing, Intake, Classification, Lobby, Inmate Programs and more. Eligible Veterans•Our Detention Deputy program has been approved by the VA for the GI Bill. We will assist eligible veterans in applying for their GI Bill benefit. Apply Today!

SALARY RANGE

$51,947•$61,066 (Estimated Annual Salary) Master Detention Deputy hiring salary•$61,489 to $71,611 For full list of immediate disqualifiers, please visit: https://www.ccsojobs.com/detention-deputy.php This is your chance to start, or continue, a challenging, and rewarding career. We work hard to make a positive impact on our community.

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Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: performing security, safety, and custodial care of residents. completing intake and releasing procedures. coordinating transportation for residents to court or medical appointments as needed. providing guidance, care, and support to residents. and responding to crisis situations in a safe and effective manner. Minimum Qualifications To get started, you'll need to be: At least 21 years old and a U.S. Citizen High school diploma or equivalent (GED); Qualified applicants with a college degree may receive enhanced compensation. A South Carolina licensed driver; or the ability to obtain a South Carolina driver's license Honorably discharged from the military (if applicable). Have no pending cases or criminal felony convictions (misdemeanors may require expungement). No THC or Marijuana use within 365 days; some drugs are automatic disqualifiers. No student loans in default status. Successful completion of a comprehensive hiring process, including background investigation, credit check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, oral interview, and pre-employment physical examination. Must successfully complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy's Basic Detention course of instruction within the first year of employment. Master Detention Deputy positions are available for applicants who qualify (10+ years' detention/corrections experience and/or military/additional education). Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Optional Life and Disability Insurance Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts Annual and Sick Leave Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan Police Officers Retirement System (PORS•as applicable) Optional Deferred Compensation Program Longevity and Merit Pay Increases Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training Employee Assistance Program Employee Well-being Program For more information, visit our benefits page .