Lead Security Shift Supervisor - Corrections

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Security Supervisor for a level three facility to schedule, direct, and manage a security shift and its operational duties. You will oversee perimeter and internal security measures and ensure compliance with policies and laws.

The role requires a high school diploma with six years of relevant experience (a related bachelor's degree may substitute). You must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course

Qualifications

• High school diploma and six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 year).
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level three facility.
• Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and Internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.
• Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.
• Ensures that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.
• Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
• Ensures the proper control, issues and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.
• Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.
• Interviews and counsels inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.
• Shift/Schedule subject to change.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Training and development

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Security Supervisor for a level three facility to schedule, direct, and manage a security shift and its operational duties. You will oversee perimeter and internal security measures and ensure compliance with policies and laws.

The role requires a high school diploma with six years of relevant experience (a related bachelor's degree may substitute). You must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course