Sergeant (#010976) Lee Correctional Inst, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Correctional Supervisor to oversee housing unit security and inmate management. Under general supervision, you will supervise security staff, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

You will also conduct investigations, assist in inmate counts, prepare reports, and train staff to required performance standards. This on-site role is assigned to the RHU and requires completion of SCDC training upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience in correctional, security, military, or police work preferred.
• SCDC Training Academy certification required within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security staff for housing units and supervise inmate custody and control.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates or security personnel.
• Assist in formal and informal inmate counts and prepare reports.
• Train subordinate staff to required performance standards and evaluate conduct.
• Perform duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Leadership

Training

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Job description

• Under general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of the 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.

• Prepare reports as needed or required.

• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

• Assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC 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 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.