Correctional Security Lieutenant - Unit Supervisor

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the actions of the security staff and oversee custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.

The role includes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property, routine unit checks, inmate counts, and investigating complaints or disputes among inmate populations and staff; eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required on hire.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and three years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one year supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for some supervisory experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the actions of the security staff.
• Oversee security, custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.
• Assume primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property.
• Make routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure staff are performing duties safely and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assist with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and violations; arbitrate disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Inmate management

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitution for experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the actions of the security staff and oversee custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.

The role includes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property, routine unit checks, inmate counts, and investigating complaints or disputes among inmate populations and staff; eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required on hire.