Corrections Officer
SCDC
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
