Senior Correctional Supervisor — Housing Units

State of South Carolina; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisor to oversee security in housing units, supervise staff, and manage inmate safety. You will conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and reporting to ensure compliance with standards.

Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required upon hire; a high school diploma is required with possible degree substitution for experience. The department emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field may substitute for part of experience.
• Certification by the SCDC Training Academy within 6 months of hire.
• Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security assigned to housing units and control inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate misconduct by inmates and security personnel within area of responsibility.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise staff performance and prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train subordinate staff.
• Prepare reports as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Inmate management

Security procedures

Investigation skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree substitution

Tools

Radio communication

CCTV monitoring

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisor to oversee security in housing units, supervise staff, and manage inmate safety. You will conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and reporting to ensure compliance with standards.

Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required upon hire; a high school diploma is required with possible degree substitution for experience. The department emphasizes equal opportunity employment.