Hospital Security Supervisor: Inmate & Staff Safety

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Security Supervisor for Prisma Hospital. Under the Captain, you will plan, coordinate, and direct security staff, overseeing inmate custody and control within the hospital setting.

You will supervise daily operations, instruct staff, and respond to staff concerns. You will inspect posts, maintain knowledge of inmate security status, manage keys/equipment, and compile reports.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the 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.
• Two (2) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, with at least one (1) year in a medium/maximum setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the actions of security staff and oversees security, custody, and control of inmates at Prisma Hospital.
• Directs and supervises day-to-day operations.
• Instructs and supervises subordinate security personnel.
• Responds to complaints and concerns from hospital staff.
• Inspects posts to ensure proper performance of duties.
• Maintains current knowledge of the security status of inmates assigned to the hospital.
• Ensures control of security keys and equipment.
• Prepares, submits, and reviews operational and administrative reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Division Director of Security or designee.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Security Supervisor for Prisma Hospital. Under the Captain, you will plan, coordinate, and direct security staff, overseeing inmate custody and control within the hospital setting.

You will supervise daily operations, instruct staff, and respond to staff concerns. You will inspect posts, maintain knowledge of inmate security status, manage keys/equipment, and compile reports.