Detention Officer I

York County, SC • York, SC

329d • $22

About The Position

There are many employment opportunities throughout the York County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) in sworn capacity in the Detention Division. The Detention Center is located at the Moss Justice Center and is a two-building facility. The Detention Center Main Building is a 621-bed direct supervision facility that opened in March of 1995. The Detention Center Annex is a 256-bed direct supervision facility that was formerly known as the York County Prison. The York County Sheriff's Office obtained custody of the York County Prison in July of 2021 and merged all operations under the York County Detention Center. The Detention Center is charged with holding individuals who have been arrested by various law enforcement agencies in York County and held until they post bond, are ordered released by a court, or are transferred to a state institution after court sentencing. In addition, the Detention Center is charged with holding individuals who are sentenced to less than 90 days and/or all sentences through Family Court. The Detention Center also houses inmates for the U.S. Marshal Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement under an agreement that provides compensation to the county. We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, non-exempt Detention Officer I within the York County Sheriff's Office Detention division. A career advancement program and overtime opportunities are offered. The purpose of this position is to perform various security procedures and activities on assigned shift at the York County Detention Center, ensuring that security is maintained at all times for the protection of staff, inmates and the general public.

Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• South Carolina Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• May require additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by management.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high level of security and safety awareness at all times, ensuring the safety and security of inmates, staff and the general public through the proper enforcement of administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Performs a variety of security duties associated with post assignment, which may include booking inmates, overseeing initial showering and issuing supplies, escorting inmates / assisting with inmate movement within the facility, controlling and accounting for inmates' property, patrolling assigned areas, etc.
• Observes and interacts with inmates to detect security problems; maintains order and discipline among inmates; assists in coordinating daily activities and programs involving inmates and visitors.
• Supervises inmate meals, visitation, recreation and exercise, educational activities, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, and medical attention; issues clean clothing and personal hygiene items; administers medications to inmates as prescribed.
• Maintains accurate inmate head counts and monitors location of inmates at all times.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, maintaining lists and logs, etc.
• Performs general housekeeping duties.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs facility and cell inspections; determines security status.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program).
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays.
• Longevity Pay.
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
• Sick Bank.
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance.
• Wellness Screenings.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences.
• All duty gear and equipment is issued and paid for by the York County Sheriff's Office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED