Correctional Officer (021092) - Main Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Full Job Description

Main Front Gate

*$44,682 - $45,704

*The salary amounts provided represent the minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures at SCDC. It is important to note that not all individuals may qualify for the highest tier of base pay adjustments and incentives.

• Monitors and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, enforces current policy and procedures, and assist in non-routing problems.

• Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.

• Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter complex.

• Ensures escorts are provided when necessary for emergency personnel or special groups or functions.

• Monitors inmate movement within the area.

• Remain thoroughly familiar with search, contraband, emergencies, escape & use of force policies as they may relate to the front gate.

• Perform all job duties as directed by Sergeant and above in administrating the operation of the front gate.

• Be knowledgeable of the scanning logging and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the front gate.

• Be knowledgeable of the procedures during Parole of visitors & inmates.

• Performs all marginal or related duties as Correctional Officer II as required by supervisor.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• 18 and over.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Tattoos: Must not be offensive and/or gang related or visibly located on the face or head. Tattoos on the neck will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Cannot have been convicted of a crime with a maximum allowable sentence of one year or more, or a fine of $1,000.
• Must pass a physical exam administered by SCDC.
• Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first six months of placement into the position.

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.