Sergeant (#010812) Camille Graham Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 2

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisor to oversee security personnel and housekeeping oversight in a correctional setting. The role involves supervising security assigned to the D2, managing cleaning detail workers, and coordinating with EHSO on housekeeping plans.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience. Equal opportunity employer with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• SCDC requires 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for 1/2 of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Captain, supervise security assigned to the D2 and the unit cleaning detail workers, and coordinate housekeeping with EHSO.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for compliance with security, safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel in your area of responsibility.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts; supervise shift security personnel; prepare employee evaluations, counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepare reports as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute

Job description

• Under the general supervision of the Captain, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the D2, and for the supervision of the unit cleaning detail workers and for housekeeping plan in conjunction with EHSO.
• Make routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety and sanitation standards.
• Assists with investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to your area of responsibility.
• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts; supervises the job performance, conduct and appearance of security personnel assigned to shift; prepares employee evaluations, counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed/required.

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 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.