Detention Officer
Richland County, South Carolina
Detention Officer
Richland County, South Carolina
County government in central South Carolina
The purpose of this class is to provide for the safety of staff and inmates and the security of the Detention Center; to supervise inmate activities; and to perform related corrections and law enforcement work as assigned. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.
Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by the completion of required law enforcement coursework. Must possess and maintain Basic Jail Officer certification from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy. Must possess CPR / First Aid certifications. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Must meet other requirements as set forth in applicable South Carolina statutes and regulations.
Compensation Minimum: $20.10County government in central South Carolina
Richland County, South Carolina is the county government serving residents, businesses and visitors in the central part of the state. It operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, with elected council members setting policy and an appointed administrator overseeing county departments. Its services include emergency response, public works, utilities, planning, building inspections, solid waste management and neighborhood improvement. County offices also handle property taxes, land records, business licensing, elections and court administration, alongside programs for community development and conservation. Established in 1785, the county government is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina.
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