Corrections Unit Supervisor & Training Lead

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Unit Supervisor to oversee security personnel and the inmates assigned to the unit, under the supervision of the Shift Lieutenant. The position requires conducting inspections, providing training, preparing evaluations and documenting counts and reports while ensuring safety and OSHA standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with related experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute; must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• 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 half of required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit.
• Will assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc.
• Will make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security is performing duties properly.
• Will be responsible for briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit.
• Will make routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the unit, security devices and gates for cleanliness, serviceability and accountability, and ensure that the unit meets all safety and OSHA standards.
• Will conduct investigations of alleged misconduct and will mediate to resolve at lowest level.
• Assists in conducting all counts and makes written reports as needed and/or required.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for half of required experience

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Unit Supervisor to oversee security personnel and the inmates assigned to the unit, under the supervision of the Shift Lieutenant. The position requires conducting inspections, providing training, preparing evaluations and documenting counts and reports while ensuring safety and OSHA standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with related experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute; must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and