Correctional Support Specialist

CORRECTIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST: performs various administrative support duties in the Beaufort County Detention Center using technical knowledge of work areas. Responsibilities may include: providing information to the public regarding Detention Center operations, court and inmates services; assist the Booking section with recording inmate data into the Jail Management System and completes required documentation; monitoring cameras and video surveillance equipment; controls opening and closures of electronic security doors; maintains and prepares reports, logs and records; maintains reports of all incidents; conducts population counts; answering phones; filing and copying a variety of materials; entering, sorting and verifying data; and related activities.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine administrative support duties, which include: screening incoming calls;
  
  

 taking and transmitting messages; greeting visitors; entering data; maintaining logs; making

 photocopies; and faxing documents.

• Responds to requests for information from the general public, staff, and/or other interested
  
  

 parties; answers routing questions; directs callers/visitors to appropriate locations; dispatches

 work orders.

• Prepares, reviews, processes, and distributes a variety of routing correspondence, reports,
  
  

 information, paperwork, forms, or other related information in assigned area of responsibility;

 maintains records and database.

• Files documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods.
• Logs and tracks all Incident and Disciplinary Reports.
• Notify emergency response personnel during emergency codes.
• Maintains radio communications with officers and contract personnel.
• Monitors cameras and video surveillance equipment.
• Controls opening and closure of all security doors in emergency situations.
• Assists with duties as Lobby, Booking, Central Control and Classification Support Personnel.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.Minimum Requirements
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of clerical, secretarial, or related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license.
  
  

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.Â