Correctional Support Specialist

Description The purpose of this position is to provide routine administrative and clerical duties in support of Beaufort County Detention Center. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs routine clerical duties which include screening incoming calls; taking and transmitting messages; greeting visitors; entering data; maintains logs; making photocopies; and faxing documents.
• Takes inventory; monitors, restocks, and distributes supplies and materials.
• Completes and files inmate booking record.
• Responds to requests for information from the public, staff, and/or other interested parties; answers routine questions; directs callers/visitors to appropriate locations or staff.
• Prepares, reviews, processes and distributes a variety of routine correspondence, reports, information, paperwork, forms, mails, or other related information in assigned area of responsibility; and maintains records and database.
• Files documents alphabetically, numerically or by other prescribed methods.
• Notify emergency response personnel during emergency codes.
• Monitor cameras and video surveillance equipment.
• Controls the opening and closing of doors during emergency situations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.