Senior Housing Unit Security Supervisor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisory security role overseeing housing unit staff and inmate safety. The position requires ensuring compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards, conducting investigations, counts, and staff evaluations.

New hires must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training, and secure SCDC Training Academy certification with a supervisory course within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.
• Must successfully complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Supplemental questions are part of the official application and misrepresentation disqualifies the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security personnel and oversee inmate housing units.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and security staff.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend discipline, and train subordinate staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Training staff

Employee evaluations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisory security role overseeing housing unit staff and inmate safety. The position requires ensuring compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards, conducting investigations, counts, and staff evaluations.

New hires must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training, and secure SCDC Training Academy certification with a supervisory course within six months.