Correction Officer Jobs in South Carolina

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Maintain and operate security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices. Report inmate complaints so that appropriate action may be taken....

Maintain and operate security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices. Report inmate complaints so that appropriate action may be taken....

Maintain and operate security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices. Report inmate complaints so that appropriate action may be taken....

Maintain and operate security devices in a security setting, such as gates and doors, weapons and mechanical devices. Report inmate complaints so that appropriate action may be taken....

GPH Correctional Officer (C-Card), Kirkland CI, Columbia, (RICHLAND)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Minimum and Additional Requirements SCDC Minimum Requirements: Must have 12 months' work experience in corrections, security, military or police work. Must be a U.S....

GPH Correctional Officer (D2 Shift), Kirkland CI, Columbia, (RICHLAND)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Minimum and Additional Requirements SCDC Minimum Requirements: Must have 12 months' work experience in corrections, security, military or police work. Must be a U.S....

Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first (6) six months of placement into the position....

GPH Correctional Officer (D1 Shift), Kirkland CI, Columbia, (RICHLAND)

  • Richland, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Richland, SC
  • 6 days ago

SCDC Minimum Requirements: Must have 12 months' work experience in corrections, security, military or police work. Must be a U.S....

Detention Officer

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 7 days ago

May assist with training new Detention Officers assigned to the jail; may instruct classes and demonstrate basic detention/law enforcement methods....

Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first (6) six months of placement into the position....

Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first (6) six months of placement into the position....

Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first (6) six months of placement into the position....

SSR Correctional Officer (E2 Shift), Kirkland CI, Columbia (RICHLAND)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first (6) six months of placement into the position. Must be certified....

Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within first six months of placement into the position....

Detention Officer

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 9 days ago

May assist with training new Detention Officers assigned to the jail; may instruct classes and demonstrate basic detention/law enforcement methods....

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in South Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
High School or GED
26.5%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.9%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in South Carolina
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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