Corrections Security Shift Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a shift supervisor in its corrections system. The role involves overseeing security personnel, ensuring compliance, and guiding staff through investigations and disciplinary actions.

The position requires high school graduation with relevant experience, plus completion of SCDC training and a supervisory course within six months. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• A high school diploma and relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• SCDC training academy certification and completion of the basic supervisory course within six (6) months.

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 and living area units.
• Conducts formal and non-formal counts.
• Investigates inmate complaints and instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Disciplinary actions

Counseling and guidance

Shift briefing coordination

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute for half experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a shift supervisor in its corrections system. The role involves overseeing security personnel, ensuring compliance, and guiding staff through investigations and disciplinary actions.

The position requires high school graduation with relevant experience, plus completion of SCDC training and a supervisory course within six months. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.