Classification Caseworker (#013319) Perry Corr Inst, Pelzer (GREENVILLE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Classification Caseworker (#013758) Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$48,578 - $48,578
per year
Type
Closes
February 24, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing inmate records, interviewing prisoners, and managing their assignments to programs, jobs, and security levels in a correctional facility to ensure fair treatment and progress tracking.
A good fit would be someone with experience in administrative or correctional work who is organized, good at communicating, and comfortable handling sensitive information about people in prison.
It requires completing training and working with a team to support inmate rehabilitation.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or associate's degree plus one year of administrative/correctional experience, or high school diploma plus two years of administrative/correctional experience
- Ability to evaluate inmate records for eligibility in assignments, custody changes, employment, and treatment programs
- Skills in conducting inmate interviews and periodic progress reviews
- Proficiency in operating SCDC computer systems for accessing social, criminal, educational, and family histories
- Experience coordinating classification systems and responding to inquiries from officials and agencies
- Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
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.
- Interviews 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.
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
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.
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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