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

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisor to oversee security in housing units and manage inmate custody and control. You will supervise subordinate security personnel, conduct inspections, and participate in counts and investigations.

The role requires a high school diploma, 18 months related experience, and certification through the SCDC Training Academy within six months of hire; completion of the Basic Supervisory Course is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; related experience may count toward requirement.
• Certification from the SCDC Training Academy within six months of hire.
• Must complete Basic Supervisory Course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security personnel assigned to housing units and supervise inmate custody and control.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of inmate misconduct and security personnel incidents.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts and audits.
• Supervise staff performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend discipline, and train staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.

Skills

Supervision

Security operations

Investigations

Disciplinary actions

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree substitute

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.

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.

Additional Comments

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.