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

State of South Carolina; St. Stephen (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor for housing unit operations within the Department of Corrections. Under general supervision, you will supervise subordinate security staff, oversee inmate custody and housing unit control, conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and prepare evaluations.

You will also counsel staff, train to required standards, and complete required reports. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and inmate custody.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and staff.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise job performance, discipline, and training; prepare evaluations.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Counts & inspections

Staff training & counseling

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice 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.