Senior Correctional Security Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating security staff to ensure custody and control of inmates in a medium-security facility.

The role includes overseeing building security, performing routine unit checks, and coordinating inmate counts. Candidates must complete SCDC training and supervisory courses within six months of hire, with initial eight weeks of basic training required.

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 three (3) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory 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.
• Eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Inmate management

Investigation skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating security staff to ensure custody and control of inmates in a medium-security facility.

The role includes overseeing building security, performing routine unit checks, and coordinating inmate counts. Candidates must complete SCDC training and supervisory courses within six months of hire, with initial eight weeks of basic training required.