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Summary
Master Detention Deputy
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is currently inviting seasoned, certified professionals with expertise in detention and corrections to join our team as Master Detention Deputies. This is a full-time, on-site role for a Master Detention Deputy based in North Charleston, SC. The Master Detention Deputy will be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of inmates, staff, and visitors within the detention facility.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $54,890 - $64,321 (Estimated Annual Salary based on experience)
This is your chance to continue a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a genuine impact. Through teamwork, we consistently exert ourselves in pursuit of completing Charleston County Sheriff's Office mission.
Ready to join the team? Apply today! We can't wait to hear from you.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily tasks include:
- monitoring inmate activities
- enforcing facility rules and regulations
- conducting inspections
- responding to emergencies
This role requires maintaining professional conduct, accurate documentation of incidents, and effective communication with team members and other law enforcement agencies. All Master Detention Deputies will be trained in Housing and Specialist Units.
We are hiring experienced professionals for the following specialized teams:
- Emergency Response Team (ERT)
- Processing (Intake, Transport, Court, and Classification)
- Security (Control, Lobby, and Fingerprinting)
- Administrative Services (Training and Programs)
- Juvenile & Housing
- Security Threat Group (STG) / Gang Intelligence
If you've got a strong work ethic and a desire to serve, we'll give you all the tools and training you need to succeed. What's in it for you?
- Competitive Pay: Start with an excellent salary of $54,890 - $64,321 (based on experience). Additional overtime (1.5x pay) is currently available!
- Next-Level Benefits: Get vested in the S.C. Police Retirement Plan in just 8 years! We also offer health, dental, and life insurance, plus 14 observed county holidays and 7 vacation days a year. If you work on an observed county holiday, you will receive additional pay. We've got you coveredliterallywith all uniforms provided.
- Schedule of Rotating 12.25-Hour Shifts: 4 days on, 4 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off. Day shift 5:45am - 6:00pm and Night shift 5:45pm - 6:00am. Rotate day/night shift every 90 days.
- Mandatory overtime is currently in place, requiring one (1) additional shift per pay period. You will receive your schedule 1 year in advance!
- A FREE meal is provided every shift!! This saves you approximately $2,520 a year! (168 working shifts x $15/meal)
- For Veterans: our program is approved by the VA for the GI Bill. We'll even help you apply for your benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
To get started, you'll need to be:
- A U.S. Citizen
- A South Carolina licensed driver or the ability to obtain a South Carolina driver's license
- Have no criminal convictions
- Honorably discharged from military (if applicable)
- Must be currently Detention/Correction certified with the following education and experience:
- High School or GED and 10 years or more of Detention/Correctional experience
- Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours or 4 years military and 7 years or more of Detention/Correction experience
- Bachelor's Degree or 7 years military and four years or more of Detention/Correctional experience.
- Master's Degree and 4 years of Detention/Correction experience.
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Job Description
Master Detention Deputy
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is currently inviting seasoned, certified professionals with expertise in detention and corrections to join our team as Master Detention Deputies. This is a full-time, on-site role for a Master Detention Deputy based in North Charleston, SC. The Master Detention Deputy will be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of inmates, staff, and visitors within the detention facility.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $54,890 - $64,321 (Estimated Annual Salary based on experience)
This is your chance to continue a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a genuine impact. Through teamwork, we consistently exert ourselves in pursuit of completing Charleston County Sheriff's Office mission.
Ready to join the team? Apply today! We can't wait to hear from you.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily tasks include:
- monitoring inmate activities
- enforcing facility rules and regulations
- conducting inspections
- responding to emergencies
This role requires maintaining professional conduct, accurate documentation of incidents, and effective communication with team members and other law enforcement agencies. All Master Detention Deputies will be trained in Housing and Specialist Units.
We are hiring experienced professionals for the following specialized teams:
- Emergency Response Team (ERT)
- Processing (Intake, Transport, Court, and Classification)
- Security (Control, Lobby, and Fingerprinting)
- Administrative Services (Training and Programs)
- Juvenile & Housing
- Security Threat Group (STG) / Gang Intelligence
If you've got a strong work ethic and a desire to serve, we'll give you all the tools and training you need to succeed. What's in it for you?
- Competitive Pay: Start with an excellent salary of $54,890 - $64,321 (based on experience). Additional overtime (1.5x pay) is currently available!
- Next-Level Benefits: Get vested in the S.C. Police Retirement Plan in just 8 years! We also offer health, dental, and life insurance, plus 14 observed county holidays and 7 vacation days a year. If you work on an observed county holiday, you will receive additional pay. We've got you coveredliterallywith all uniforms provided.
- Schedule of Rotating 12.25-Hour Shifts: 4 days on, 4 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off. Day shift 5:45am - 6:00pm and Night shift 5:45pm - 6:00am. Rotate day/night shift every 90 days.
- Mandatory overtime is currently in place, requiring one (1) additional shift per pay period. You will receive your schedule 1 year in advance!
- A FREE meal is provided every shift!! This saves you approximately $2,520 a year! (168 working shifts x $15/meal)
- For Veterans: our program is approved by the VA for the GI Bill. We'll even help you apply for your benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
To get started, you'll need to be:
- A U.S. Citizen
- A South Carolina licensed driver or the ability to obtain a South Carolina driver's license
- Have no criminal convictions
- Honorably discharged from military (if applicable)
- Must be currently Detention/Correction certified with the following education and experience:
- High School or GED and 10 years or more of Detention/Correctional experience
- Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours or 4 years military and 7 years or more of Detention/Correction experience
- Bachelor's Degree or 7 years military and four years or more of Detention/Correctional experience.
- Master's Degree and 4 years of Detention/Correction experience.
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