Counsel Substitute (#011735) Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
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Counsel Substitute (#013061) Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
RICHLAND, South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$48,578 - $48,578
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role acts as a substitute advocate for inmates in the South Carolina Department of Corrections, helping ensure fair disciplinary hearings by investigating cases, interviewing witnesses, and presenting evidence.
It involves building relationships with prison staff to gather facts while protecting inmates' rights during the process.
A good fit would be someone with experience in legal support or advocacy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fairness in a correctional environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required, with related experience in advocacy or legal support
- Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience
- Knowledge of agency policies, rules, and regulations on inmate disciplinary processes
- Ability to investigate charges and ensure due process for inmates
- Skills in interviewing witnesses and presenting evidence
- Effective communication with inmates, staff, and administrative personnel
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with institutional staff
Full Job Description
- Responsible for maintaining constant up-to-date knowledge of agency policy and procedures, rules and regulations governing the inmate disciplinary process.
- Investigates charges and develops all avenues of advocacy necessary to ensure that full due process is afforded the inmate during disciplinary hearings.
- Interviews witnesses and presents supporting evidence.
- When security mandates, will be present on the inmate's behalf and safeguards the interests of the inmate during testimony.
- Establishes good working relationship with institutional staff in order to effectively gather facts relating to inmate disciplinary cases.
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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 high school diploma and related experience.
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required related experience.
Qualifications
Preferred working knowledge of agency rules and regulations governing inmate disciplinary hearing resolutions and the ability to communicate effectively with inmates and administrative personnel.
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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