Corrections Security Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee the security staff and manage inmate custody in a medium security facility. You will supervise security operations, safeguard buildings and public property, and ensure OSHA and cleanliness standards are met.

The role includes performing routine unit checks, assisting with inmate counts, and investigating complaints or disputes among inmates and staff.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; a related degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including 1 year in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in a medium security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Performs routine unit checks to ensure staff safety and OSHA standards.
• Assists with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and disputes among inmates and correctional staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee the security staff and manage inmate custody in a medium security facility. You will supervise security operations, safeguard buildings and public property, and ensure OSHA and cleanliness standards are met.

The role includes performing routine unit checks, assisting with inmate counts, and investigating complaints or disputes among inmates and staff.