Sergeant (#010442) MacDougall Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee security staff and inmate housing units, ensuring safety, order, and compliance with regulations.

You will conduct inspections, participate in investigations, and supervise counts and staff performance. Training is provided with eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire, and certification is required within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant security experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for part of the required experience.
• Must obtain SCDC Training Academy certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate misconduct by inmates or staff in area of responsibility.
• Assist in counts and supervise performance, conduct, and appearance.
• Counsel, discipline, train staff and prepare evaluations.
• Prepare reports as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Investigation

Training staff

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution

Job description

Under 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 half of the required experience.

• Must be certified by the SCDC 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.