Court Coordinator (#010194) Classification & Inmate Records, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Job Responsibilities

Coordinates the transportation arrangements for approximately 600 to 800 inmates on a monthly basis for court appearances.

Communicates with various law enforcement agencies, attorneys, institutions, the Attorney General's Office, and other judicial personnel.

Resolves scheduling conflicts and transportation issues between institutions and legal entities.

Coordinate with institutional operations staff to ensure that transport are carried out as mandated by the court.

Make automated entries and maintain records regarding each transport.

Serve as back-up in the bedspace management section of Central Classification.

Coordinate institutional transports as requested and in accordance with agency policy.

Assist with other Central Classification duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree.
• An associate degree with two (2) years of combined administrative and/or correctional experience.
• A high school diploma with three (3) years of combined administrative and/or correctional experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits

Benefits for State Employees 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. Insurance Benefits 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. Retirement Benefits 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. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: 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.