Corrections Security Supervisor

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a security supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct security staff and oversee inmate custody in a medium-security facility. The role includes building and property security, routine unit checks, inmate counts, investigations, and dispute resolution.

Must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire; minimum requirements include a high school diploma with relevant experience, with a related degree substituting for experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience required.
• SCDC Training Academy certification within six months of hire.
• Related degree may substitute for supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct security staff in a medium-security facility.
• Oversee security and custody of inmates and public property.
• Perform routine unit checks to ensure safety, OSHA standards, and cleanliness.
• Assist with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and violations; arbitrate inmate and staff disputes.

Skills

Security supervision

Staff oversight

Inmate management

Investigations

Dispute resolution

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute supervisory experience

Job description

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a security supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct security staff and oversee inmate custody in a medium-security facility. The role includes building and property security, routine unit checks, inmate counts, investigations, and dispute resolution.

Must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire; minimum requirements include a high school diploma with relevant experience, with a related degree substituting for experience.