Correctional Security Supervisor – Level 3

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules (

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor for a medium/maximum security facility. You will oversee security staff, custody of inmates, and the protection of state property, directing operations and enforcing procedures to maintain safety and order.

Able to complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire; a high school diploma with relevant experience is required, while a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience, and a criminal

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Three years in correctional, security, military, or police work with supervisory experience preferred.
• SCDC Training Academy certification and completion of basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct security staff and inmate custody in assigned units.
• Assume primary responsibility for security of buildings and public property.
• Perform routine unit checks to ensure duties are performed safely and OSHA standards are met.
• Assist with inmate counts, investigate complaints and arbitrate disputes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inmate supervision

Security operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Degree in criminal justice may substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina's Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor for a medium/maximum security facility. You will oversee security staff, custody of inmates, and the protection of state property, directing operations and enforcing procedures to maintain safety and order.

Able to complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire; a high school diploma with relevant experience is required, while a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience, and a criminal