Inspiring Change,
Transforming Lives
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is currently accepting applications for Juvenile Correctional Officers.
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Juvenile Correctional Officer
Earn up to $49,248
Our Juvenile Correctional Officers work within our facilities to provide a safe, secure environment and help facilitate access to programming, education, recreation and other services for youth offenders.
Minimum Requirements
Must be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must attend, pass, and maintain all required DJJ training courses
Special Requirements
Must be an officer in compliance and certified with Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) or must obtain this certification within the required timeframe established by the hiring agency. Some positions require completing the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within the first six months after placement. Incumbents may be required to fulfill all South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Board requirements for law enforcement certification. Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
Facilities
We operate a total of five facilities, including three regional evaluation centers for court-ordered assessments, a Juvenile Detention Center for pre-trial custody, and the Broad River Road Complex, our long-term commitment facility offering comprehensive programs, education, and vocational opportunities for youth.
Benefits
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
Health, dental, and life insurance
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave
Inspiring Change.
transforming lives.
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a state cabinet agency committed to serving South Carolina's youth offenders. DJJ is responsible for providing custodial care and rehabilitation for the state’s children who are incarcerated, on probation or parole, or in community placement for a criminal or status offense. DJJ also provides a variety of prevention and intervention programs for at-risk youth.
Our mission is to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
Our vision is that youth discover their strengths and abilities and become productive and successful citizens contributing to a safer South Carolina.
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