Senior Correctional Security Supervisor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor for a medium security facility. You will plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff, overseeing inmate custody and property protection.

Responsibilities include building security, routine checks, inmate counts, and investigating complaints while arbiting disputes between inmates and staff. Completion of required training is mandatory on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Three years’ experience in correctional/security/military/police work, with one year supervisory experience.
• Certification by SCDC training academy and completion of basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct security staff and oversee inmate custody in a medium security facility.
• Assume primary responsibility for security of buildings and public property.
• Perform routine unit checks to ensure duties are performed and OSHA standards met.
• Assist with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and disputes and arbitrate between inmate population and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inmate management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor for a medium security facility. You will plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff, overseeing inmate custody and property protection.

Responsibilities include building security, routine checks, inmate counts, and investigating complaints while arbiting disputes between inmates and staff. Completion of required training is mandatory on hire.