RHU Sergeant: Inmate Security & Unit Leadership

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Sergeant for RHU assignments within the Department of Corrections. Under supervision, the role directs officers, supervises inmates, conducts inspections, investigations, counts, and prepares reports to ensure security and safety.

The position requires completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire, a high school diploma with relevant experience, and potential degree substitution.

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 SCDC training academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Instructing and directing officers in a program of discipline.
• Oversees the supervision of subordinate security and custody of inmates.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises job performance, conduct and appearance of security personnel.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, train subordinate staff and prepare reports.
• Perform duties of Lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Discipline

Supervision

Investigations

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Criminal justice degree substitution for half of experience

SCDC training academy certification

Basic supervisory course completion

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Sergeant for RHU assignments within the Department of Corrections. Under supervision, the role directs officers, supervises inmates, conducts inspections, investigations, counts, and prepares reports to ensure security and safety.

The position requires completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire, a high school diploma with relevant experience, and potential degree substitution.