Housing Unit Correctional Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Telecommuting options

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a field supervisor to oversee security staff assigned to housing units, supervise inmates, and ensure compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards. You will conduct routine inspections, supervise counts, and evaluate performance.

You will also investigate misconduct, counsel staff, train subordinates, and prepare required reports. Successful candidates must complete the SCDC Basic Training within eight weeks of hire and obtain certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Eighteen months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subordinate security assigned to housing units.
• Supervise custody and control of all inmates assigned to housing units.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting counts (formal and informal).
• Supervise performance, conduct, and appearance of security staff; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend discipline, and train subordinates to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Investigation

Staff training

Disciplinary action

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a field supervisor to oversee security staff assigned to housing units, supervise inmates, and ensure compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards. You will conduct routine inspections, supervise counts, and evaluate performance.

You will also investigate misconduct, counsel staff, train subordinates, and prepare required reports. Successful candidates must complete the SCDC Basic Training within eight weeks of hire and obtain certification