
SSR Correctional Officer (019938), Kirkland CI, Columbia (RICHLAND)
Richland County, SCFull-time$46–51K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The SSR Correctional Officer works in the Substantiated Security Risk Unit at Kirkland CI. The role supervises wing activities, conducts regular security, safety, and health inspections, maintains surveillance, and operates security equipment. The posting lists multiple shifts and a special incentive for employees assigned to the Maximum-Security Unit. Candidates must meet SCDC’s experience, citizenship, education, licensing, medical assessment, and certification requirements.
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Full job description
SSR (Substantiated Security Risk) Unit
Special Incentive: Employees that are assigned to the Maximum-Security Unit will receive a $3,000.00 incentive.
Base Pay Adjustments Plus Institution Incentives
Close Institution Kirkland CI *$58,575 - $59,618 *The salary amounts provided represent the minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures at SCDC. It is important to note that not all individuals may qualify for the highest tier of base pay adjustments and incentives.
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Provide direct supervision of all wing activities and functions.
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Conduct security, safety and health inspection at least every 30 minutes on an irregular basis.
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These security checks will be recorded in the MSU Logbook and the Zebra Scanners.
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Prepare and submit written reports of all events.
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Maintain surveillance and search for contraband.
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Ensure that the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation are maintained at all times.
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Ensure Multi-Threat Vest and face shield are properly worn by all staff when present on the wing.
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Be knowledgeable of emergency evacuation policies and procedures.
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Conduct an inventory of all equipment and keys.
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Maintain and operate security devices such as gates, doors, weapons, and mechanical devices.
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Ensure that all inmates are strip-searched and restrained to the highest level of security prior to entering/exiting the cell.
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Ensure (2) Officers are present at all times whenever a cell door is open.
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Report inmate complaints for appropriate action to be taken.
(4) Positions Available Multiple Shifts Available
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 [email protected] SCDC Minimum Requirements:
- Must have 12 months' experience in corrections, security, military or police work.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- 18 years of age or older
- High school graduate or GED
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Tattoos: Must not be offensive and/or gang related or visibly located on the face or head. Tattoos on the neck will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Must pass a medical assessment administered by SCDC.
- Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within six (6) months of placement into the position.
- Must be certified.
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.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,754 open Security jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$46–51K/yr
- US median$133–210K/yr947 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $48K, is 72% below the US median midpoint ($175K) — in the lowest quarter of Security salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Security jobs in South Carolina and 1,754 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Security postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,190 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 921 of the 1,754 open Security jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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