Corrections Security Lead — Shift Captain

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; 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, overseeing custody and control of inmates in a minimum-security facility. You will supervise security of all buildings and public property and perform routine unit checks to ensure duties are performed safely and in compliance with OSHA standards.

You will assist with inmate counts, investigate complaints, arbitrate disputes, and act as shift captain in the

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in a minimum-security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmates counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
• Acts as shift captain in his/her absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security leadership

Inmate management

OSHA standards

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct the actions of the security staff, overseeing custody and control of inmates in a minimum-security facility. You will supervise security of all buildings and public property and perform routine unit checks to ensure duties are performed safely and in compliance with OSHA standards.

You will assist with inmate counts, investigate complaints, arbitrate disputes, and act as shift captain in the