Corrections Shift Supervisor II - Inmate Security

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee security in housing units and ensure inmate custody and control. Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, you will supervise subordinate security personnel, conduct inspections, and prepare required reports.

Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required on hire. Candidates must have a high school diploma with relevant experience; a criminal justice degree may substitute for part of the

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 1/2 of required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the job performance, conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed or required.
• Performs duties of shift lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Investigations

Discipline actions

Training junior staff

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree (substitute for experience)

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee security in housing units and ensure inmate custody and control. Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, you will supervise subordinate security personnel, conduct inspections, and prepare required reports.

Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required on hire. Candidates must have a high school diploma with relevant experience; a criminal justice degree may substitute for part of the