Sergeant (#011190) Kirkland Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Security Supervisor to oversee the security personnel assigned to the unit, manage inmate supervision, and ensure safety and OSHA standards are met.

You will conduct inspections, coordinate counts, train staff, and prepare reports; a high school diploma and related experience are required, with a bachelor’s degree potentially substituting for some experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for half 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 security personnel assigned to the unit and supervise inmate counts and activities.
• Assist with preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc.

Job description

Under supervision of the Shift Lieutenant.

• Will be responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit.
• Will assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc.
• Will make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security is performing duties properly.
• Will be responsible for briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit.
• Will make routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the unit, security devices and gates for cleanliness, serviceability and accountability, and ensure that the unit meets all safety and OSHA standards
• Will conduct investigations of alleged misconduct and will mediate to resolve at lowest level.
• Assists in conducting all counts and makes written reports as needed and/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 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.