Correctional Housing Unit Supervisor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable supervisor to oversee housing-unit security personnel and inmate custody under the shift lieutenant. You will ensure safety, conduct inspections, and support investigations of misconduct.

The role requires completing eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire, a high school diploma, and the ability to certify by the SCDC Training Academy within six months. You will also prepare reports and supervise evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience in correctional or security settings preferred.
• Must complete SCDC Basic Training and a supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to housing units.
• Inspect living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate alleged inmate misconduct and supervise counts.
• Supervise staff performance, conduct evaluations, and train subordinates.
• Prepare reports and perform duties of shift lieutenant when needed.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Training staff

Reporting

Inmate custody

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable supervisor to oversee housing-unit security personnel and inmate custody under the shift lieutenant. You will ensure safety, conduct inspections, and support investigations of misconduct.

The role requires completing eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire, a high school diploma, and the ability to certify by the SCDC Training Academy within six months. You will also prepare reports and supervise evaluations.