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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Correctional Supervisor to oversee security personnel and inmate supervision in housing units. The role includes inspections, investigations, counts, and staff training in a high-security facility.

The supervisor will prepare reports, perform Shift Lieutenant duties when needed, and work within the RHU. A strong background in corrections and completion of required SC Training Academy courses are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and 18 months of relevant experience.
• A related Bachelor's degree may substitute for half of the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security staff and inmate supervision in housing units.
• Conduct routine inspections for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and staff.
• Assist in formal and informal inmate counts.
• Evaluate staff, counsel, and recommend disciplinary action; train subordinates.
• Prepare required reports.
• Perform Shift Lieutenant duties as needed.
• Assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

Skills

Staff supervision

Investigations

Inspections

Training & development

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute 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.