Start a Career at South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a state cabinet agency committed to serving South Carolina's youthful offenders. DJJ is responsible for providing custodial care and rehabilitation for the state’s children who are incarcerated, on probation or parole, or in community placement for a criminal or status offense.

The agency operates its own accredited school district, helps youth pursue career and workforce development opportunities, shows youth how to make a positive impact on their local communities, and provides rehabilitative and recreational services tailored to the individual needs of each young person under agency supervision.

DJJ serves youth at five secure facilities, 43 county offices and ten camps across South Carolina. If you're interested in joining Team DJJ, you can see all of our current career opportunities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Thank You!

Caring Today for a Safe and Healthy Tomorrow.

Now Hiring
Hospital Police Officers

How to Apply

We have a simple 3 step process to apply for a position with the Department of State Hospitals as a Police Officer.
Step 1: Get a CalCareers Account
You need to create a CalCareers account so that we can guide you through the rest of the process. Once you have a account created you can move on to step 2.
GET A CalCareers ACCOUNT
Step 2: Register and Take the Exam
Now that you have created a CalCareers account, It's time to register for the exam. Registration only takes a few minutes. The Exam is 100% online.
EXAM REGISTRATION
Step 3: Apply
Once you have registered for the exam we will guide you through the rest of the process via email. Make sure that you check your junk mail. Future notifications will come from recruit@dsh.ca.gov. After you pass, we will send you an email to choose your location.
VIEW OPEN POSITIONS
STEM positions now hiring in:
Sacramento, Berkeley, Pasadena, Clovis, San Diego, Chatsworth, Cypress, and El Centro, CA.
Legal positions now hiring in:
Sacramento, Berkeley, Pasadena, Clovis, San Diego, Chatsworth, Cypress, and El Centro, CA.
Administrative positions now hiring in:
Sacramento, Berkeley, Pasadena, Clovis, San Diego, Chatsworth, Cypress, and El Centro, CA.
Public Outreach positions now hiring in:
Sacramento, Berkeley, Pasadena, Clovis, San Diego, Chatsworth, Cypress, and El Centro, CA.
Information Technology Positions now hiring in:
Sacramento, Berkeley, Pasadena, Clovis, San Diego, Chatsworth, Cypress, and El Centro, CA.
Building and Grounds SpecialistCriminal InvestigatorFood Service SpecialistIT Customer Support Specialist IIIJuvenile Correctional OfficerLaw Enforcement OfficerMental Health ProfessionalProject Manager IProject Manager IIRapid Response CaptainRapid Response OfficerSupply Manager
Privacy Policy
PO Box 21069, Columbia, SC 29221