Correctional Sergeant: Unit Supervisor & Investigations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a supervisory security officer to oversee housing-unit staff and inmates, ensuring safety, order, and policy compliance. You will supervise personnel, perform inspections, and prepare evaluations while maintaining custody and enforcing rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, related experience, and completion of required training within six weeks. State benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• A high school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting counts and supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance of staff.
• Counsel, discipline, and train staff to required standards; prepare evaluations.

Skills

Supervision

Inmate management

Investigations

Records & reporting

Staff training

Education

High school diploma

Related degree substitution for experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina seeks a supervisory security officer to oversee housing-unit staff and inmates, ensuring safety, order, and policy compliance. You will supervise personnel, perform inspections, and prepare evaluations while maintaining custody and enforcing rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, related experience, and completion of required training within six weeks. State benefits and career development opportunities are offered.