Correctional Officer - Florence County SC

Job Description

The Correctional Officer maintains the safety, security and welfare of inmates, staff and the general public through effective and efficient inmate management and daily maintenance activities.  

Essential Functions:

• Performs manual and computer booking procedures for inmate admissions and releases, including inmate searches, showering, photographing, fingerprinting, storing of property, etc. 
• Supervises the activities of inmates throughout the Detention Center facility and grounds, enforcing inmate rules and regulations. Conducts formal and informal head counts. 
• Monitors cells during lockdown period; performs cell searches.
• Inspects housing unit for cleanliness and safety; requests maintenance of inmate facilities and monitors maintenance activities as needed. 
• Monitors the security of the Detention Center and surrounding grounds.
• Maintains daily shift report logs and ensures all inmate paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Supervises inmate cleaning and other work detail responsibilities; issues and monitors the use of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures that all inmates are properly dressed; coordinates inmate activity associated with showers, TV, visitation, use of the telephone, laundry, canteen, meals, attorney meetings, inmate programs, etc. 
• Issues supplies and mail to inmates as needed.
• Assists medical staff with inmates and distributing medication.
• If designated as Transportation Officer, will secure and transport inmates to and from court, doctors’ offices, hospitals, attorney’s offices, funerals, etc. 
• Responds to situations, which pose a threat to inmates, staff or the public.
• Reviews, processes, and prepares various records and reports including shift reports, inmate request forms, incident reports, warrants, booking reports, search and seizure forms, etc. 
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, restraining devices, fingerprint kit, I.D. camera, security control panels, radio, alarm, air pack, etc. 
• Conducts visual and auditory surveillance.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars.
• Provides court testimony as required.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, successful completion of prescribed course of study at the S.C. Criminal Justice Training Academy and possess related certification(s), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. 
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 150 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 20%.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retiree Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities