All applications must be submitted to the
Spartanburg
County Office of Human Resources
REGISTERED NURSE (DETENTION FACILITY)
The starting salary range is $41,786 - $51,188. Performs intermediate professional work supervising and
participating in the care and treatment of inmates detained at the County Jail. Supervising medical
program for the facility; assisting physicians; collecting medical data; preparing files and records;
giving injections, immunizations, and medications. Does related work as required.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of professional nursing;
thorough knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be taken in the use of narcotics
and other medications; thorough knowledge of the treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical
services for the type of medically ill patients in area of assignment; thorough knowledge of the rules,
regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services of the assigned institution; ability
to assign and supervise the work of subordinate personnel and to instruct them in practices and techniques;
ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, associates and others contacted in the
course of work.
Minimum qualifications are a graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing with considerable
experience in professional nursing work. Must meet all licensing requirements set by the state of South
Carolina. May be required to work different shifts and weekends. A 5% shift premium is given for second and
third shift.
Applications are accepted until job is filled.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (DETENTION FACILITY)
The minimum starting salary is $29,698 - $36,378. Performs intermediate practical nursing work in the care
and treatment of inmates detained at the County Jail. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a
Registered Nurse.
Requires thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques and the care and treatment of inmates; thorough
knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices; skills in preparing and
administering medications and general knowledge of proper dosage, effects and contradictions; ability to
make astute observations of patient's conditions and to report changes accurately; ability to understand,
interpret, and relate oral and written instruction; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with inmates, medical personnel and associates; ability to accurately maintain patient medical
records.
Minimum qualification is a graduate from an accredited program of practical nursing with some experience as
a practical nurse or any combination or education or experience. May be required to work different shifts and
weekends. A 5% shift premium is given for second and third shift.
Applications are accepted until job is filled.
DETENTION OFFICER I (DETENTION FACILITY)
The minimum starting salary is $28,283. Performs various duties pertaining to the County Detention Facility
such as guarding and directing inmates, patrolling assigned areas, escorting inmates, preparing reports,
inspecting property, and preventing disturbances.
Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; some knowledge of the
practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized
restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior
problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral
and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to
prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Must be at least 21 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent and pass a criminal background check.
Special requirements are: Possession of or ability to obtain Basic Law Enforcement certificate issued by the
State of South Carolina within one (1) year of employment. Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for
the position established by the department and the State of South Carolina. Possession of appropriate
driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina.
Applications are accepted until job is filled.
Detention Officer Job Application
Regulations for Training of Law Enforcement Officers
