Corrections Security Shift Supervisor

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee shift security personnel, ensure accurate employee evaluations, enforce disciplinary actions, and counsel officers as needed. You will also lead shift briefings, stay informed about inmate activity, and coordinate responses to incidents.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 18 months in correctional or related security fields (or a related degree), SCDC certification, and completion of the basic supervisory course within

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant security experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, 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.
• Conducts routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units.
• Conducts formal and non-formal counts.
• Investigates inmate complaints and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee shift security personnel, ensure accurate employee evaluations, enforce disciplinary actions, and counsel officers as needed. You will also lead shift briefings, stay informed about inmate activity, and coordinate responses to incidents.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 18 months in correctional or related security fields (or a related degree), SCDC certification, and completion of the basic supervisory course within