Correctional Security Supervisor

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to coordinate and direct security staff, overseeing inmate custody in medium/maximum facilities.

Responsibilities include safeguarding buildings and property, routine unit checks, inmate counts, and resolving disputes with staff and inmates. Eight weeks of basic training required after hire, with equal opportunity employment reaffirmed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant security experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.
• Supervisory experience in correctional/security fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs security staff; oversees inmate custody in medium/maximum units.
• Assumes primary security responsibility for buildings and public property.
• Performs routine unit checks to ensure staff duties and OSHA standards.
• Assists with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and arbitrates disputes among inmates and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inmate supervision

OSHA standards

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to coordinate and direct security staff, overseeing inmate custody in medium/maximum facilities.

Responsibilities include safeguarding buildings and property, routine unit checks, inmate counts, and resolving disputes with staff and inmates. Eight weeks of basic training required after hire, with equal opportunity employment reaffirmed.