Classification Caseworker (#012278) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Classification Caseworker (#011695) McCormick Correctional Inst., McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$48,578 - $48,578
per year
Type
Closes
January 17, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing inmate records, interviewing prisoners, and managing their assignments, progress, and counseling needs in a correctional facility to ensure fair treatment and program placements.
A good fit would be someone with experience in administrative or correctional work who is organized, empathetic, and comfortable working with a large caseload in a prison setting.
It requires completing basic training and handling sensitive information about inmates' backgrounds.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or associate's degree with 1 year of administrative/correctional experience, or high school diploma with 2 years of administrative/correctional experience
- Ability to evaluate inmate records for eligibility in assignments, custody, employment, and programs
- Skills in interviewing inmates, counseling on adjustment issues, and conducting periodic progress reviews
- Proficiency in operating SCDC computer systems to access inmate histories (social, criminal, educational, family)
- Experience coordinating classification systems for a caseload of about 250 inmates
- Must successfully complete 4 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Ability to respond to inquiries from officials and agencies via oral or written communication
Full Job Description
- Evaluates inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.
- Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
- Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates' progress.
- Interview Inmates, discuss and record progress made on a periodic basis.
- Counsel inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
- Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries for Information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
- Operates the SCDC computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmate's social, criminal, educational and family histories.
Must successfully complete four (4) 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.gov
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimal Requirements:
A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree.
OR
An associate’s degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.
OR
A high school diploma and any (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.
Additional Information
Filling multiple positions: 014048, 016819.
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.
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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