Sergeant (#010923) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a unit supervisor responsible for the security personnel assigned to the unit, the custody and control of inmates, and the supervision of job performance. The role includes briefing officers at shift start and maintaining safety standards.

Must complete eight weeks of basic training upon hire; a high school diploma is required, with 18 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit and the custody and control of inmates.
• Supervise job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Assist with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc.
• Assist in conducting briefing with officers at the beginning of shift.
• Keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Perform random checks to ensure duty performance within standards.
• Inspect work areas and security devices to ensure proper operation and standards.
• Assist in conducting counts and investigations of complaints.
• Perform duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his absence.
• Maintain OSHA and safety standards.

Skills

Supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit.
• Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc.
• Assists in conducting briefing with officers at the beginning of shift.
• Keeps subordinates Informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards.
• Makes routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order.
• Assists in conducting counts.
• Investigates complaints.
• Performs duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his absence.
• Maintains OSHA and safety standards.

• Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit.
• Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc.
• Assists in conducting briefing with officers at the beginning of shift.
• Keeps subordinates Informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards.
• Makes routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order.
• Assists in conducting counts.
• Investigates complaints.
• Performs duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his absence.
• Maintains OSHA and safety standards.

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 SCDC 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.