Corrections Supervisor, Housing Unit & Compliance

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Supervisor responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to housing units and for custody and control of inmates. You will conduct routine inspections for security, safety, and sanitation, and investigate misconduct by inmates and staff.

The role supports compliance and media readiness, supervises evaluations, counsels staff, and trains to required standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; related bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience.
• Must be certified by SCDC Training Academy and complete Basic Supervisory Course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security personnel assigned to housing units and supervise inmate custody and control.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate misconduct by inmates and security staff within area of responsibility.
• Assist in counts and supervise performance, conduct, and appearance of staff; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, discipline, and train subordinate staff to required performance standards.
• Prepare reports as needed and perform Shift Lieutenant duties when required.

Skills

Supervision

Inspection

Investigations

Counseling

Training

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitute for experience

SCDC Training Academy certification

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Supervisor responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to housing units and for custody and control of inmates. You will conduct routine inspections for security, safety, and sanitation, and investigate misconduct by inmates and staff.

The role supports compliance and media readiness, supervises evaluations, counsels staff, and trains to required standards.