Counsel Substitute Operations, Pelzer; GREENVILLE

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining constant up-to-date knowledge of agency policy and procedures, rules and regulations governing the inmate disciplinary process.
• Investigates charges and develops all avenues of advocacy necessary to ensure that full due process is afforded the inmate during disciplinary hearings.
• Interviews witnesses and presents supporting evidence.
• When security mandates, is present on the inmate's behalf and safeguards the interests of the inmate during testimony.
• Establishes good working relationship with institutional staff to effectively gather facts relating to inmate disciplinary cases.
• Works at Perry Correctional Institution.

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A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

State of South Carolina

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

• A high school diploma and related experience.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

Preferred working knowledge of agency rules and regulations governing inmate disciplinary hearing resolutions and the ability to communicate effectively with inmates and administrative personnel.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on 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.