Security Supervisor – Inmate Housing & Unit Ops

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee security personnel and manage inmate custody within the unit. The role includes conducting briefings, supervising performance, and ensuring safety standards.

You will assist with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counts, and act in the Housing Lieutenant's absence as needed. This position is for Intermediate Care Services (ICS).

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.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit.
• Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc.
• Assists in conducting briefing with officers at the beginning of shift.
• Keeps subordinates informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards.
• Makes routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order.
• Assists in conducting counts.
• Investigates complaints.
• Performs duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his/her absence.
• Maintains OSHA and safety standards.
• This position is for Intermediate Care Services (ICS).

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee security personnel and manage inmate custody within the unit. The role includes conducting briefings, supervising performance, and ensuring safety standards.

You will assist with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counts, and act in the Housing Lieutenant's absence as needed. This position is for Intermediate Care Services (ICS).