Senior Correctional Security Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee security personnel on a shift by shift basis within a correctional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 18 months of related experience; a criminal justice degree may substitute for half of the experience. Certification by the SCDC training academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within six months are required.

Qualifications

• 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

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift, to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units.
• Conducts counts (formal and non-formal).
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action.
• Instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for half of required experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee security personnel on a shift by shift basis within a correctional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 18 months of related experience; a criminal justice degree may substitute for half of the experience. Certification by the SCDC training academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within six months are required.