About this opportunity
Beaufort County lists this Correctional Officer Trainee opportunity in beaufort, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $27.14 Hourly
Location : Beaufort
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Public Safety
Department: Detention Center
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
The position of Correctional Officer Trainee is responsible for learning and performing duties related to maintaining security, safety, and order within the Beaufort County Detention Center. Under direct supervision, trainees will undergo structured training to develop the necessary skills for supervising incarcerated individuals, enforcing facility rules, and responding to emergencies.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Attends classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to corrections work.
Learns about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Detention Center.
Participates in practical training including firearm usage, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, use of corrections equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to corrections work.
Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made.
Participates in physical fitness and strength training.
Performs related work as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month of related experience.
High school diploma or GED
College degree, military experience or law enforcement experience preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. Citizen, able to pass a physical examination, have a satisfactory credit history.
Must possess a valid driver's license with no DUI convictions within the past five years.
Must submit a CERTIFIED driving record of the past five years
No prior criminal domestic violence convictions, felonies, or any crime of moral turpitude
Required to work any hours, days or shift, including holidays and weekends
Bilingual preferred.
Must pass an extensive background check to include criminal history and credit history
TRAINEE:
• Employment will remain contingent upon successfully completing training at the SC Criminal Justice Academy and passing a physical examination prior to attending the academy
EXPERIENCED OFFICERS:
• SC Criminal Justice Academy certified Class 2 LCO/SCO (local corrections/state corrections)
Supplemental Information
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED? Yes
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Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes
No
Required Question
Worksite address
beaufort, SC, 29907, US
Who can apply
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