Corrections Security Shift Supervisor - Lead Team

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee security personnel, ensure efficient shift operations, and address inmate issues. You will participate in staff evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary actions, while remaining aware of all shift activities and changes affecting the inmates and facility.

The role requires completion of SCDC Basic Training within the first eight weeks and adherence to security protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; related experience may substitute.
• Certification by SCDC training academy required; complete basic supervisory course within 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 occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed 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.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Disciplinary counseling

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute for half experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee security personnel, ensure efficient shift operations, and address inmate issues. You will participate in staff evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary actions, while remaining aware of all shift activities and changes affecting the inmates and facility.

The role requires completion of SCDC Basic Training within the first eight weeks and adherence to security protocols.