Inmate Grievance Coordinator Evans Correctional Inst, Bennettsville; MARLBORO) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision from the Warden, Chief of Inmate Grievance Branch, and Central Office Inmate Grievance Administrators,

• Performs a wide variety of administrative duties for the Inmate Grievance Branch.
• Investigates grievances by conducting thorough and impartial inquiries of circumstances pertaining to grievances through interviews with inmates and staff.
• Analyzes specific information obtained and prepares recommendations designed to resolve problems at the lowest possible level.
• Reviews and researches SCDC policies, relevant/mandated statutes, disciplinary tapes, and any documentation related to grievances.
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply to day‑to‑day operations and to the grievance procedures, accepts and forwards appeals to the central office, serves inmates with step 1 and step 2 grievance decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

• A high school diploma and four (4) years of responsible clerical, secretarial or administrative experience preferably in a correctional or law enforcement setting.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
• Required to have experience in personal computer, leadership, law enforcement/paralegal/research or investigations.

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.

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.

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. Plus, work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are 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, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan 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.

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.