Sergeant (#011721) Kirkland Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is hiring a supervisory security officer to oversee unit personnel and inmate management at the assigned facility. You will supervise security staff, conduct briefings and training, and ensure safety and OSHA standards are met.

You will also participate in counts and document written reports as required. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required upon hire, with certification by the SCDC Training Academy and completion of the supervisory course within six months.

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

• Under supervision of the shift lieutenant: responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit.
• Assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc.
• Make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security are performing duties properly.
• Responsible for briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit.
• 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.
• Conducts 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.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Investigations

Counts

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

• Under supervision of the shift lieutenant: responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit.
• Assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc.
• Make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security are performing duties properly.
• Responsible for briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit.
• 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.
• Conducts 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 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.