Security Operations Sergeant – Juvenile Facility

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans and deferred 
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Discount Programs: TicketatWork & WeS

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an Operational Support Sergeant to coordinate security functions within a juvenile facility. You will oversee key and tool control, inspections, and staff safety while supporting the agency’s rehabilitative mission and youth development in a structured, secure environment.

You will lead emergency preparedness activities, conduct safety inspections, and assist with day-to-day operations and staffing gaps as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of state laws and rules for youth facilities helpful.
• Ability to supervise and communicate with youth in a calm, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversees facility key control and tool control programs to ensure accountability, security, and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventories, conducts audits, investigates discrepancies, and implements corrective actions when necessary.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts facility inspections, shake-downs, searches, and contraband interdiction activities to identify security vulnerabilities and maintains a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and visitors.
• Develops, facilitates, and evaluates emergency drills and preparedness activities, including fire drills, escape drills, disturbance response exercises, medical emergencies, and other contingency operations.
• Ensures staff are prepared to respond effectively during emergencies.
• Plans, supervises, and facilitates the safe and secure movement of youth within and outside the facility.
• Provides supplemental support to facility operations by assisting with staffing shortages, special security operations, investigations, critical incidents, facility projects, and other assignments.
• Performs other job-related duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor to further support the agency’s mission and values.

Skills

Security operations

Emergency preparedness

Policy compliance

Inventory & audits

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an Operational Support Sergeant to coordinate security functions within a juvenile facility. You will oversee key and tool control, inspections, and staff safety while supporting the agency’s rehabilitative mission and youth development in a structured, secure environment.

You will lead emergency preparedness activities, conduct safety inspections, and assist with day-to-day operations and staffing gaps as needed.