Corrections Security Shift Supervisor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisor to oversee security personnel on shift, ensuring safety and order within the facility.

You will assist with evaluations, disciplinary actions, counseling, briefings, inmate relations, counts, investigations, and counseling inmates. Must complete 8 weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire. A high school diploma is required; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for experience. Certification within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for part of the experience requirement.
• Certification by SCDC training academy and completion of basic supervisory course within 6 months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervises security personnel on shift and ensures performance.
• Assists with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Maintains awareness of activities to inform subordinates of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Performs routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living units.
• Conducts formal and informal counts; responds to discrepancies.
• Investigates inmates' complaints and takes appropriate action.
• Instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential duties of subordinates and other related tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree substitute option

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisor to oversee security personnel on shift, ensuring safety and order within the facility.

You will assist with evaluations, disciplinary actions, counseling, briefings, inmate relations, counts, investigations, and counseling inmates. Must complete 8 weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire. A high school diploma is required; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for experience. Certification within 6 months is required.