Corrections Security Supervisor — Shift Lead

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee security personnel on a shift, coordinate with staff, and ensure inmates are supervised safely. Duties include inspections, briefings, and counseling.

The role requires a high school diploma with relevant experience; completion of SCDC Basic Training and certification within six months; opportunities to substitute education for experience in certain cases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Must successfully complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Remains familiar with all activities during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makers routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living units.
• Conducts formal and non-formal counts.
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; counsels 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

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal communication

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee security personnel on a shift, coordinate with staff, and ensure inmates are supervised safely. Duties include inspections, briefings, and counseling.

The role requires a high school diploma with relevant experience; completion of SCDC Basic Training and certification within six months; opportunities to substitute education for experience in certain cases.