Lead Correctional Security Supervisor

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory professional to plan, coordinate and direct security staff and to oversee custody and control of inmates in medium/maximum security units in Columbia, SC.

The role requires completing eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire, with minimum requirements including a high school diploma and three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, plus one year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Criminal justice degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs security staff and oversees inmate custody and control.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of buildings and public property.
• Conducts routine unit checks to ensure duties, safety, cleanliness and OSHA standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Correctional security

Inmate counts

OSHA standards

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree may substitute

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory professional to plan, coordinate and direct security staff and to oversee custody and control of inmates in medium/maximum security units in Columbia, SC.

The role requires completing eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire, with minimum requirements including a high school diploma and three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, plus one year of supervisory experience.