Court Coordinator (#010194 Classification & Inmate Records, Columbia; RICHLAND

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates the transportation arrangements for approximately 600 to 800 inmates on a monthly basis for court appearances.
• Communicates with various law enforcement agencies, attorneys, institutions, the Attorney General's Office, and other judicial personnel.
• Resolves scheduling conflicts and transportation issues between institutions and legal entities.
• Co‑ordinates with institutional operations staff to ensure that transports are carried out as mandated by the court.
• Make automated entries and maintain records regarding each transport.
• Serve as back‑up in the bedspace management section of Central Classification.
• Coordinate institutional transports as requested and in accordance with agency policy.
• Assist with other Central Classification duties as required.

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• A bachelor's degree.
• An associate degree with two (2) years of combined administrative and/or correctional experience.
• A high school diploma with three (3) years of combined administrative and/or correctional experience.

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.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are also available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long‑term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child‑care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.