Lead Corrections Shift Supervisor (Level 3)

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee security personnel and maintain safety within the facility. You will participate in evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions while coordinating shift briefings with officers.

Required are a high school diploma and relevant experience; a criminal justice degree can substitute for part of the experience. Certification by the SCDC training academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for 1/2 of required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Remains familiar with all activities during the shift to inform subordinates of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Performs routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units.
• Conducts formal and non-formal counts.
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and potential duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor degree substitution option

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee security personnel and maintain safety within the facility. You will participate in evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions while coordinating shift briefings with officers.

Required are a high school diploma and relevant experience; a criminal justice degree can substitute for part of the experience. Certification by the SCDC training academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within