Classification Caseworker (#012278) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Classification Caseworker (#015826) Allendale Correctional Institution, Fairfax (ALLENDALE) L2
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 working in a prison to review inmates' records, assign them to programs or jobs, and provide counseling to help them adjust during their sentence.
You'll manage about 250 inmates, conduct regular check-ins, and handle paperwork and computer systems for their information.
It's a good fit for someone organized and empathetic with experience in administration or corrections who wants to support rehabilitation in a government setting.
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, employment, and programs
- Skills in interviewing inmates, counseling on adjustment issues, and conducting 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
- Evaluate inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.
- Coordinate and implement an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
- Conduct periodic reviews and evaluate inmate's progress.
- Interview inmates, discuss and record progress made on a periodic basis.
- Counsel inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
- Respond orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries or information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
- Operate the SCDC computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates' social, criminal, educational and family histories.
- May serve as the institutional records manager.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum 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 associates 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 based on 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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