Corrections Security Sergeant: Lead Inmate Unit

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Housing Department seeks a Housing Supervisor under the Housing Lieutenant. You will supervise security personnel assigned to the unit and oversee custody and control of inmates, ensuring performance, appearance, and adherence to standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience. SCDC requires 18 months in correctional or related work and certification within six months.

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.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 1/2 of 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

• Is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit.
• Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc. assists in conducting briefings with officers at the beginning of shift.
• Keeps subordinates informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards.
• Make routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order.
• Assists in conducting counts.
• Investigates complaints.
• Performs duties of the housing lieutenant in his/her absence.
• Maintains OSHA and safety standards.

Skills

Supervision

Inmate custody

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Shift briefing

Inspection

Investigations

OSHA standards

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute experience

Job description

State of South Carolina Housing Department seeks a Housing Supervisor under the Housing Lieutenant. You will supervise security personnel assigned to the unit and oversee custody and control of inmates, ensuring performance, appearance, and adherence to standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience. SCDC requires 18 months in correctional or related work and certification within six months.