Correctional Officer jobs in Columbia, SC

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Blair, SC FULL_TIME
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care.

    You have a vital role in that mission. You are valued and trained to be prepared. You are rewarded beyond benefits with careers that offer endless professional potential and personal growth.
    Together, we are the Bureau of Prison.


    Recruitment Incentives:
    A 10% Relocation Incentive *Certain Locations Only. See job announcement for more details.

    Benefits
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

    Health Insurance
    Dental and vision insurance
    Life insurance
    Long-term care insurance
    Flexible spending accounts
    Early law enforcement retirement in 20-25 years
    Paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave

    Duties of a Correctional Officer

    As a FBOP Correctional Officer, you're someone working to affect change, inside the hearts and minds of adults in custody while building your career.

    At the FBOP, your job has greater impact—it shows how working on the inside of prison builds a better society on the outside.



    You have the important mission to:
    Enforce rules and regulations governing facility security.
    Provide supervision, care and correctional treatment ofadults in custody.

    Drive maintenance of institution security, contributing to the health and welfare of the adults in custody and the promotion of good public relations.

    Ensure adults in custody accountability and conduct to make sure judicial sanctions are carried out.
    Ability to objectively evaluate situations and make sound judgements.

    From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force to maintain safety and security of the facility.

    During institution emergencies, may be required to work irregular hours, Sundays, holidays or unexpected overtime.

    Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

    Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, FBOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and employee meetings.

    At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, being a Correctional Officer goes beyond the uniform and a set of keys.

    At more than 120 federal prisons, our team of officers upholds the safety of our facilities, our communities, and our country.

  • 4 Days Ago

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Correctional Officer II
  • State of South Carolina
  • Statewide, SC FULL_TIME
  • Base Pay Adjustments and Institution IncentivesMinimum InstitutionsGoodman, Livesay, Manning, PalmerSalary $42,681 Medium InstitutionsAllendale CI, Camille Graham CI, Evans CI, Kershaw CI, Leath CI, M...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Juvenile Correctional Officer
  • Bateh Group
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Purpose:Under general supervision of the Captain, the Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) position provides youth with a safe, secure environment that fosters healthy decision-making and is conduc...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Correctional Officer II - UEC
  • State of South Carolina
  • Union, SC FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding career? Want to make a real difference in the lives of at-risk youth? Consider becoming a juvenile Correctional Officer and joining the South Carolina Depart...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Correctional Officer II - CEC
  • State of South Carolina
  • Dorchester, SC FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding career? Want to make a real difference in the lives of at-risk youth? Consider becoming a juvenile Correctional Officer and joining the South Carolina Depart...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Temporary Correctional Officer II - UEC
  • State of South Carolina
  • Union, SC TEMPORARY
  • South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice invites applications for Correctional Officers to maintain safety and security for the Upstate Evaluation Center (UEC).Looking for an exciting, rewarding ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Law Enforcement Pharmacist-61007663
  • State of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • Salary: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 162912 A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Law Enforcement Pharmacist-61006223
  • State of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • Salary: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 162911 A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Law Enforcement Pharmacist-61006222
  • State of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • Salary: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 162910 A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Law Enforcement Officer - Pilot
  • State of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • Salary: $56,238.00 - $80,000.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 24-042 Age...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Private Investigator
  • Stillinger Investigations
  • Columbia, SC
  • Job Description Job Description Stillinger Investigations is hiring an experienced Private Investigator to work in Colum...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Credentialed 1099 Field Investigator
  • Paragon Systems Inc
  • Columbia, SC
  • Paragon Investigations sector is procuring credentialed 1099 Independent Contractor Field Investigators for work on the ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surveillance Investigator
  • Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigations
  • Columbia, SC
  • Overview Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigations, North America's leading expert insurance claim investigations,...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surveillance Investigator
  • Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigations
  • Sumter, SC
  • Overview Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigations, North America's leading expert insurance claim investigations,...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$41,451 to $51,657
Columbia, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

Correctional Officer in Buffalo, NY
Depending upon the employer, the salary of a corrections officer may escalate quickly after reaching certain milestones.
November 01, 2019
Correctional Officer in Wilmington, NC
They must be aware of their surroundings at all times and these officers are required to report any inmate violations in jail or prison rules and regulations.
October 24, 2019
Correctional Officer in Gastonia, NC
From working for local prisons which may require only a high school diploma to working for federal prisons that may require a 4-year college degree, it takes serious time commitment to become a correctional officer.
October 13, 2019