Corrections Security Shift Leader

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisory security role within its correctional system. The position requires overseeing security personnel, coaching staff, and ensuring proper counts and inmate management on a shift basis.

The role emphasizes compliance with SCDC training standards, disciplinary actions, and maintaining situational awareness of all shift activities within the institution.

Qualifications

• 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

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Remains familiar with all activities during the shift to inform subordinates of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas, living area units.
• Conducts formal and non-formal counts.
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instruct and counsel inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for 1/2 of required experience

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisory security role within its correctional system. The position requires overseeing security personnel, coaching staff, and ensuring proper counts and inmate management on a shift basis.

The role emphasizes compliance with SCDC training standards, disciplinary actions, and maintaining situational awareness of all shift activities within the institution.