Detention Officer

**All APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE GREENVILLE COUNTY WEBSITE**

Overview

The Greenville County Department of Public Safety is currently searching for motivated candidates who are looking for a rewarding career with great pay and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful downtown Greenville, we are the busiest Law Enforcement Detention Center in South Carolina. No experience is necessary to begin a promising career that offers both job security and opportunities for career advancement in the criminal justice field. APPLY TODAY USING THE ADDRESS BELOW! https://selfservice.greenvillecounty.org/mss/EmploymentOpportunities/default.aspx

Job Description and Benefits

• $21.17 to $35.90 an hour (pay incentives for education, experience, bilingual)
• Yearly salary increases
• Full Time – 12 hour shifts
• No Experience Necessary
• Vacation time
• Paid Training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• South Carolina Police Officer Retirement Plan
• Optional 401k and 457(b) plans
• Work in one of the top ten places to live in the United States
• COPY AND PASTE THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON JOB DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS
• https://greenvillecounty.org/DetentionCenter/Employment.aspx

**ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE GREENVILLE COUNTY WEBSITE ADDRESS BELOW**

https://selfservice.greenvillecounty.org/mss/EmploymentOpportunities/default.aspx

Qualifications

• 18 years old at the time of hire
• HS Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• US Citizen
• No convictions or current charges for crimes carrying a sentence of more than one year or crimes of moral turpitude
• No state or federal student loans in default
• Ability to work day or night shifts

Responsibilities include

• Receiving and processing inmates into Custody
• Maintaining jail security
• Transporting inmates
• Supervising inmates so they comply with Detention Center rules, regulations, and procedures
• Ensuring the care and maintenance of the facility
• Patrolling jail to ensure security and order are maintained
• Other related tasks as required

Job Description

The Detention Center is located in award winning downtown Greenville and offers a great place to work, play and raise a family! Heroes work here and we are looking for energetic, people-friendly applicants with High School diploma or GED, 18 years of age or older. Our talented team of officers come from diverse previous professions offering a wide variety of experiences and knowledge. Within the first year you will have the opportunity to attend additional training to become a State Certified Detention Officer at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded! Unlike smaller agencies, opportunities for advancement are available. Becoming an officer provides opportunities to grow your career while you proudly serve your community.

In the meantime, if you have any questions you can reach the Hiring & Recruitment Section staff at hiring@greenvillecounty.orgor by phone at (864) 467-2318, (864) 467-2472, (864) 467-5320, or (864) 467-2496. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,318.00 - $70,200.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: In person