Employees
Requirements to become a Beaufort County Correctional Officer:
  • 21 years of age minimum.
  • High School graduate or G.E.D..
  • S.C. drivers license (when hired).
  • Clean criminal record (no convictions for a felony, serious misdemeanor, or crimes of moral turpitude).
  • No convictions of Criminal Domestic Violence (CDV).
  • Clean driving record (no DUI or DUS convictions, good overall record).
  • Clean credit history.
  • Must complete written standards test.
  • Must pass Detention Center background investigation.
  • Must successfully pass oral interview board.
  • Must pass drug screen.
  • Must pass physical exam.
  • Must agree to be assigned to any shift in department where vacancies exist.
  • Must be able to successfully complete S.C. Criminal Justice Academy prior to first year anniversary on job.

 

Information and Benefits

  • All equipment provided by the department. (Uniforms, Service Weapon, Leather Gear, ETC.)
  • 14 Days paid annual leave.
  • Member S.C. Police Officers Retirement System.
  • Health, Dental & Life Insurance provided.
  • Salary $28,142 starting as a correctional officer-trainee. $32,490 upon completion of S.C. Criminal Justice Academy and probation period.
  • "Professional Enhancement" incentive program.
  • Supplemental pay for bilingual (Spanish).