Intel Correctional Officer (#018752) Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Intel Correctional Officer (#019383) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$44,682 - $50,000
per year
Type
Closes
February 28, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an intelligence correctional officer who focuses on spotting and tracking gang activities inside a prison to keep everyone safe.
You'll watch inmates, gather info on threats, check new arrivals, and help search for hidden items.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a high-security environment with a clean background.
Key Requirements
- U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or GED and valid driver's license
- No offensive, gang-related, or visible facial/head tattoos (neck tattoos evaluated case-by-case)
- No convictions for crimes with sentences of one year or more, or fines of $1,000 or more
- Must pass a physical exam administered by the South Carolina Department of Corrections
- Must complete the correctional officer basic certification course within the first six months
- Ability to gather, assess, and report on security threats and gang associations
- Experience or aptitude in monitoring inmates, conducting interviews, and maintaining records
Full Job Description
- Gather, collect, and assess intelligence related to security threats; surveillance of designated groups.
- Monitor and identify inmates who are seen associating with gang members.
- Interview and verify photographs have been taken of all new arrivals.
- Complete paperwork/packets on inmates who are suspected to be involved in gang activity.
- Assist Contraband staff in searching cells of suspected gang members.
- Monitor inmate phone calls.
- Maintain accurate records of all confiscated items such as written material containing code and symbols.
- Complete all other tasks assigned by the Statewide STG Coordinator or STG Task Force Supervisor.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen, age 18 or over, have a high school diploma or GED & have a 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 (6) 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.
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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