Corrections Sergeant: Lead Officer Supervision & Safety

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina in Sumter is seeking a supervisory corrections officer to oversee daily officer activity, enforce rules, and supervise inmate movements and inspections. The role includes assigning duties, monitoring counts, and supporting investigations.

Requirements include a high school diploma and relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute. Certification by the SCDC training academy within six months is required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts roll call; monitors officers on duty; explains rules, regulations and procedures.
• Assists in non-routine problems.
• Makes sanitation, safety and security inspections of all buildings, contents, grounds and vehicles; reports deficiencies.
• Assigns duties to subordinates to ensure cleaning and proper supervision of inmates.
• Supervises counts and assists in investigations; evaluates duty performance and counsels officers.

Skills

Roll call supervision

Regulations & procedures

Inmate supervision

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute experience

Job description

State of South Carolina in Sumter is seeking a supervisory corrections officer to oversee daily officer activity, enforce rules, and supervise inmate movements and inspections. The role includes assigning duties, monitoring counts, and supporting investigations.

Requirements include a high school diploma and relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute. Certification by the SCDC training academy within six months is required.