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Intel Correctional Officer (#019383) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (

South Carolina Department of Corrections, Columbia, SC, United States


Job Responsibilities

Gather, collect, and assess intelligence related to security threats; surveillance of designated groups.

Monitor and identify inmates who are seen associating with gang members.

Interview and verify photographs have been taken of all new arrivals.

Complete paperwork/packets on inmates who are suspected to be involved in gang activity.

Assist contraband staff in searching cells of suspected gang members.

Monitor inmate phone calls.

Maintain accurate records of all confiscated items such as written material containing code and symbols.

Complete all other tasks assigned by the Statewide STG Coordinator or STG Task Force Supervisor.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen, age 18 or over, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Tattoos must not be offensive or gang‑related or visibly located on the face or head; tattoos on the neck will be evaluated case‑by‑case.

Cannot have been convicted of a crime with a maximum sentence of one year or more, or a fine of $1,000.

Must pass a physical exam administered by SCDC.

Must successfully complete the correctional officer basic certification course within the first six (6) months of placement into the position.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

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