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

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisor to oversee security personnel assigned to housing units, ensure safe and orderly conditions, and supervise inmate operations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a bachelor's degree possible as a substitute for part of the experience.

The role requires conducting inspections, investigations into misconduct, counts, staff training, and reporting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution possible

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.

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.