Job description

Correctional Officer I - V County of Allendale, Allendale, SC 29810 Description *Position: Correctional Officer I – V (3 OPEN POSITIONS)* *Annual Salary: DOQ/DOE* *Position Type: Full-Time* *Close Date: Until Filled* *General Description:* The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to perform protective services work involving the detention and incarceration of adults and juveniles awaiting judicial action or serving limited sentences in the County jail facility. This job/class works under close supervision according to set procedures. *Minimum Training and Experience:* Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and experience in a job that requires extensive public contact. Training or experience in law enforcement is helpful. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. *Special Certifications and Licenses:* SCCJA Basic Jail Certification to be completed within 1 year of employment. *Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* * Knowledge of the purposes of correctional institutions. * Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative in a variety of situations and take appropriate action in a firm, courteous, and tactful manner. * Ability to communicate with courts, probation departments, juvenile counselors, and other related agencies regarding detention or disposition of prisoners. * Ability to meet specific physical requirements established by a competent medical authority. * Ability to wear a respirator/air pack and pass a respirator fit test. * Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. * Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills. * Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job. *Essential Job Functions:* 1. Receives, processes, and secures inmates that are brought into the jail facility. 2. Maintains discipline, safety, and security in the County Jail or while in transit to courts, prison farms, detention centers, and medical facilities. 3. Observes conduct and behavior of arrestees to prevent disturbances and escapes; conducts physical searches of arrestees and cells for contraband articles; performs security checks for damage, safety, and other emergency reasons. 4. Assists with bond hearing as needed to ensure bond hearings are carried out efficiently. Processes bond hearing paperwork and inmate releases in a timely manner. 5. Receives and reviews arrest reports, citation reports, bond payments, commitments, bond hearing certifications, warrants and citations, victim forms, summonses, memos, etc. 6. Completes civilian fingerprints as required. 7. Prepares and/or processes jail lists, booking reports, property release forms, hold forms, fingerprint cards, intake forms, visitation logs, daily shift logs, waivers, etc. 8. Performs clerical duties, including typing and filing; completes reports; answers phones; issues summons. 9. Performs light housekeeping duties; prepares and serves food; gives medication; collects and disposes of trash. 10. Performs related work as assigned. NOTE: THIS IS A MULTI-PHASE PROCESS. CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS. THE CANDIDATE CHOSEN TO FILL THE POSITION MUST PASS ALL PHASES OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING DURING EMPLOYMENT. Disclaimer: This person chosen for this position must sign a confidentiality agreement. This position handles and has access to confidential and private information. This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The County of Allendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Allendale, SC 29810: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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