Current Openings

Under occasional supervision, performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties to ensure effective and efficient Detention Center office operations. Performs computer data entry; prepares reports and correspondence and maintains a variety of records. Answers the telephone and provides public assistance as required. Reports to the Administrative Lieutenant.

The primary duties will include, answering and dispatching 911 emergency calls for Clarendon County Sheriff’s Dept., Fire Dept. EMS and local towns. Requires working on rotating shifts including evenings and weekends. Must be able to work under stressful situations and have the ability to work well with the public, state and local law enforcement personnel.  Experience/training in computers, input data accurately. High school diploma. Successful applicant must pass local training and State certification within 1^st year of employment.

The Detention Center seeks highly motivated, responsible, and committed applicants to supervise and manage adult male and female pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates in a secure institutional setting. Officers enforce rules, policy, laws, orders issued from the courts; and work closely with other law enforcement agencies and criminal justice professionals. Applicants must meet the following conditions: 21 years of age, clean criminal record, valid S.C. driver’s license, pass drug screen, background, and reference checks, and pass a physical fitness test. Applicants may be required to complete a TABE test at Adult Ed. as part of the hiring process. Must successfully complete Criminal Justice Academy training and obtain Basic Detention Officer Certification (Class 2 LCO) within first year of employment. Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and report for training, meetings, and emergency recall if required. Starting salary for non-certified officers is $25,200. Salary increases to $26,884 upon certification. Certified officers may be compensated at a higher starting wage depending on experience, in accordance with county guidelines. Benefits include: Police Officer’s Retirement, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Plans, Paid Holidays, Double Time Pay for Holiday Duty, Free Uniforms and Equipment, Discount Offers at Local Fitness Centers, Promotion Opportunities, Advanced Training Opportunities, Free Annual Health Screening, and more. 

Responsible for a variety of behind-the-scenes functions, including but not exclusive to setting up sound and lighting, moving and storing sets, setting up podiums, microphones, tables and chairs, and cleanup before and after events.  Physical labor at times is intensive. Hours may be irregular and include working mornings, afternoons, weeknights and/or weekends and sometimes on short notice. Requires a high school diploma. Work experience involving sound and recording equipment and live streaming would be a plus. Must be capable of following instructions without supervision and work well with others.  Reports to the Director.