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

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's corrections department seeks a Shift Supervisor to oversee security staff in housing units and the custody of inmates, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Under general supervision, you will conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and report preparation while coaching staff, handling disciplinary actions, and coordinating training to meet performance standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Must complete SCDC Basic Training within eight weeks of hire.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for part of the experience.
• Must be certified by the SC Department of Corrections Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates or staff.
• Assist in formal and informal counts.
• Supervise staff performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary actions, and train subordinate staff.
• Prepare reports as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Training

Reports

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree or related degree may substitute for half of required experience

Job description

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.

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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.