Lead Corrections Housing Unit Supervisor

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisory security officer to oversee housing-unit personnel and ensure custody and control of inmates. You will inspect living areas for security and sanitation, and investigate misconduct within your area of responsibility.

You will supervise staff performance, counsel on disciplinary actions, and provide training to meet required standards. A mandatory eight-week basic training starts on hire.

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 1/2 of required experience.
• Must be certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy and successfully complete the Basic Supervisory Course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housing units, and for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.
• Makes routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the area of responsibility.
• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises the job performance, conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed or required.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Reporting

Training staff

Education

High School Diploma

Criminal Justice Degree

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisory security officer to oversee housing-unit personnel and ensure custody and control of inmates. You will inspect living areas for security and sanitation, and investigate misconduct within your area of responsibility.

You will supervise staff performance, counsel on disciplinary actions, and provide training to meet required standards. A mandatory eight-week basic training starts on hire.