Corrections Supervisor – Inmate Work Crew & Security

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections in Columbia is seeking a Supervisory Corrections Officer to supervise inmate work crews at Walden farm, ensuring safety and compliance. You will oversee livestock care, gardens, and related operations while maintaining strict accountability and security practices.

This role may require extended hours during peak periods and weekend rotations, with training required and adherence to state policies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and eighteen months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for half of required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for picking up inmate work crew from Manning CI and transporting to Walden farm.
• Supervision of the inmate work crew as daily tasks of taking care of livestock, gardens, forage crops, and greenhouses are completed.
• Maintains accountability of assigned Inmates, outcounts, disciplinary reports and security related searches and investigations at Walden farm.
• Responsible for tool control and equipment accountability to include written inventories.
• May require extended work hours during peak seasons and/or during emergencies (natural or man-made).
• May also require weekend rotations with other Walden farm personnel and may require working between farms as needed.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Security awareness

Accountability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections in Columbia is seeking a Supervisory Corrections Officer to supervise inmate work crews at Walden farm, ensuring safety and compliance. You will oversee livestock care, gardens, and related operations while maintaining strict accountability and security practices.

This role may require extended hours during peak periods and weekend rotations, with training required and adherence to state policies.