Requirements to become a Beaufort County Correctional Officer:

• 18 years of age minimum.
• High School graduate or G.E.D..
• Valid drivers license with no record during the previous five years for suspension of driver's license as a result of DUI or equivalent, reckless homicide, involuntary manslaughter, or leaving the scene of an accident.
• Acceptable criminal record (no convictions for anything that carries a sentence of 1 year or more).
• No crimes of moral turpitude as defined by S.C. Courts, Attorney General Opinion, and Law Enforcement Training Council.
• Clean driving record (no DUI or DUS convictions within last 5 years, good overall record).
• Satisfactory credit history.
• Must complete written standards test.
• Must pass Detention Center intensive background investigation.
• Must successfully pass oral interview board.
• Must pass drug screen.
• Must pass doctor's physical prior to attending the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
• 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, handcuffs, boots, duty belt etc.)
• 14 Days paid annual leave.
• 13 paid holidays, including one personal holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Member S.C. Police Officers Retirement System.
• Health, Dental & Life Insurance provided.
• The starting wage as a correctional officer trainee is $23.84
• "Professional Enhancement" incentive program.
• Supplemental pay for bilingual (Spanish).