Electrician I (#011388)Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Electrician I (#017340) Leath Correctional Inst, Greenwood (GREENWOOD) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$61,100 - $77,000
per year
Type
Closes
February 3, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems, including fire alarms, security cameras, and high-voltage equipment, at a correctional facility in South Carolina.
The role also includes planning work, training inmates on the job, and handling emergency repairs, often with overtime or on-call duties.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on electrical experience who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a secure institutional environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of professional experience in constructing or repairing institutional electrical systems
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
- Experience with high-voltage equipment and systems
- Knowledge of electrical fire alarms, CCTV, electronic security, PA, and intercom systems
- Successful completion of 4 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and overtime work
Full Job Description
Supervises and assists in the performance of maintenance and preventive maintenance of electrical fire alarms, CCTV, electronic security, PA, intercom and high voltage distribution systems and equipment.
Plans electrical work including repairs to high voltage equipment and systems.
Reads blueprints and wiring diagrams and makes material take-offs.
Requisitions materials and parts needed.
Ensures completion of installation/repairs.
Make emergency repairs to electrical systems and equipment.
Performs on-the-job training for Inmates.
Participate in on-call rotation, may require overtime work.
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:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in the construction or repair of institutional electrical systems.
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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