Correctional Security Supervisor

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the actions of the security staff in a minimum‑security facility. You will oversee security, custody, and control of inmates and ensure the safety of buildings and public property.

Responsibilities include routine unit checks, assisting with inmate counts, investigating complaints and disputes, and acting as Shift Captain in the supervisor's absence.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct security staff in a minimum-security facility.
• Oversee security, custody, and control of inmates.
• Conduct routine unit checks to ensure safety and OSHA standards.
• Assist with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and disputes; arbitrate between inmates and staff.
• Act as Shift Captain in the supervisor's absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree substitution for supervisory experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the actions of the security staff in a minimum‑security facility. You will oversee security, custody, and control of inmates and ensure the safety of buildings and public property.

Responsibilities include routine unit checks, assisting with inmate counts, investigating complaints and disputes, and acting as Shift Captain in the supervisor's absence.