Sergeant (#010027) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Sched.

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Supervisory role within the Department of Corrections, responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to housing units and for custody and control of inmates. This position includes conducting inspections, investigations, and counts, with evaluative and disciplinary responsibilities.

Successful candidates will supervise staff, provide training, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with security and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for some of the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SC Department of Corrections Training Academy and complete the Basic Supervisory Course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Training staff

Report writing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housing units, and for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.
• Makes routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the area of responsibility.
• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises the job performance, conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed or required.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 1/2 of required experience.
• Must be certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy and successfully complete the Basic Supervisory Course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)

03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.

04

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

05

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

06

How much professional experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months less than 1 year.
• 1 year, less than 18 months.
• 18 months, less than 2 years.
• 2 years, less than 30 months.
• 30 months, less than 3 years.
• 3 years, less than 42 months.
• 42 months, less than 4 years.
• 4 years, less than 54 months.
• 54 months, less than 5 years.
• 5 or more years
• None

07

Do you have a degree in criminal justice or a related degree that may substitute for 1/2 of the required experience?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question