Corrections Security Supervisor - Inmate Safety & Compliance

State of South Carolina; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina invites applications for a role supervising the security staff and overseeing inmate custody in a medium/maximum security facility. The position requires coordinating security for buildings and property, routine unit checks, and involvement in inmate counts and dispute resolution.

Successful candidates must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and meet the minimum requirements including a high school diploma and three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and three (3) years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal Justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 year).
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

State of South Carolina invites applications for a role supervising the security staff and overseeing inmate custody in a medium/maximum security facility. The position requires coordinating security for buildings and property, routine unit checks, and involvement in inmate counts and dispute resolution.

Successful candidates must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and meet the minimum requirements including a high school diploma and three years of related experience.