Corrections Security Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct security staff in a medium security facility. You will oversee inmate custody, protect all buildings and public property, and ensure OSHA safety compliance.

Routine unit checks, inmate counts, and conflict resolution are part of the role. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with relevant experience; a criminal justice degree may substitute for supervisory experience, and SCDC basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years’ experience in correctional, security, military or police work with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for supervisory experience year for year.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct security staff actions and oversee inmate custody in a medium security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Perform routine unit checks to verify duties are performed safely and in line with OSHA standards.
• Assist with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and violations; arbitrate disputes among inmates and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to safety/OSHA standards

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct security staff in a medium security facility. You will oversee inmate custody, protect all buildings and public property, and ensure OSHA safety compliance.

Routine unit checks, inmate counts, and conflict resolution are part of the role. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with relevant experience; a criminal justice degree may substitute for supervisory experience, and SCDC basic