Corrections Shift Supervisor - Lead & Protect

State-of-South-Carolina

South Carolina

On-site

USD 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Corrections seeks a shift supervisor responsible for directing security personnel, maintaining order, and enforcing procedures within the facility. You will oversee counts, handle inmate complaints, and ensure training compliance for staff and new hires.

Educational requirements include a high school diploma with related experience, or a criminal justice degree to substitute part of the experience.

Qualifications

Supervises the performance of security personnel on shift.
Requires completion of SCDC basic training and supervisory course within six months of entry.

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 occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas, living area units.
Conducts counts (formal and informal).
Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and 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.