WHAT IS A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER/CADET?
Correctional Officers/Cadets are law enforcement professionals whose number one priority is to protect the public from criminal offenders. They are the backbone of the South Carolina Department of Corrections and its operations. Their job is to provide security and supervision of inmates each day in state prisons, under difficult and often dangerous conditions. Correctional Officers/Cadets complete new employee orientation and the SCDC Basic Training Program. During this hands-on training, officers are required to respond to various scenarios that may occur in a prison setting. Officers and Cadets soon realize that managing aggressive and violent behavior is an essential skill pertinent to correctional staff. Communication skills and techniques are vital tools for an officer/cadet in managing inmates. The job of Correctional Officer/Cadet requires someone with discipline, knowledge, confidence, and ability to use good judgement. Officers/Cadets carry out their duties by obeying and enf
