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Posted: February 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Branch Chief - Inmate RCDS (#015630) Div. of Classification & Inmate Records, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Salary

$60,643 - $60,643

per year

Closes

February 12, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading a team that handles inmate records, calculates sentences and release dates, and ensures accurate tracking of jail time in a corrections setting.

The position requires overseeing daily operations, training staff, representing the office in court, and managing inmate grievances.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in correctional records who enjoys supervisory responsibilities and detailed administrative work.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and three years of classification and/or inmate records experience, OR Associate's degree and five years of such experience, OR High school diploma and seven years of such experience
  • Strong knowledge of sentencing and release calculation processes
  • Experience in training staff on record audits, maxout calculations, and jail time credits
  • Ability to represent the office in court appearances
  • Supervisory skills for assisting in team oversight
  • Proficiency in reviewing and tracking daily/monthly reports
  • Capability to process inmate grievances and respond to requests

Full Job Description

  • Provides oversight of the sentencing and release calculation functions of the I/M Records Office (IRO).

  • Serves as trainer for maxout calculations, record audits, and jail time for IRO and field staff.

  • Represents IRO in court appearances.

  • Assists with special projects and monitoring pending audits.

  • Assists with supervision of IRO.

  • Reviews and tracks daily/monthly reports.

  • Processes step 2 grievances for restoration of good time and respond to inmate requests.


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.gov

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.




SCDC Minimum Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of classification and/or inmate records experience.
OR
  • An associate's degree and five (5) years of classification and/or inmate records experience.

OR
  • A high school diploma and seven (7) years of classification and/or inmate records experience.

Additional Information

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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5222421