Senior Security Supervisor: Inmate Housing & Compliance

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisory security position assigned to housing units. Under general supervision, you will oversee subordinate security, maintain inmate custody, and ensure security and safety standards.

You will conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and staff evaluations, while counseling and training personnel to required standards. This role is assigned to Compliance and requires completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for the experience.
• Eighteen months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work; a related degree may substitute for half of the experience.
• Must be certified by the SC Department of Corrections Training Academy and complete Basic Supervisory Course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates or security personnel.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Perform duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Investigations

Report writing

Training staff

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute half experience

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisory security position assigned to housing units. Under general supervision, you will oversee subordinate security, maintain inmate custody, and ensure security and safety standards.

You will conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and staff evaluations, while counseling and training personnel to required standards. This role is assigned to Compliance and requires completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training after hire.