Correctional Security Supervisor II

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable Security Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct security staff, oversee inmate custody, and maintain safety across unit(s) in a medium/maximum facility.

Responsibilities include conducting routine unit checks, ensuring OSHA standards, assisting with inmate counts, and investigating complaints, with emphasis on teamwork and compliance with state training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Three years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work including one year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience year-for-year (associate and above = 1 year).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inmate supervision

Security supervision

OSHA standards

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable Security Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct security staff, oversee inmate custody, and maintain safety across unit(s) in a medium/maximum facility.

Responsibilities include conducting routine unit checks, ensuring OSHA standards, assisting with inmate counts, and investigating complaints, with emphasis on teamwork and compliance with state training requirements.