Counsel Substitute Operations, Columbia; RICHLAND

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, will be present on the inmate's behalf and safeguards the interests of the inmate during testimony.
• Establishes good working relationship with institutional staff in order to effectively gather facts relating to inmate disciplinary cases.
• Position is located at Allendale Correctional Institution.

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

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.

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.