Sergeant (#012295) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH is seeking a dedicated security supervisor to oversee inmate housing unit security under general supervision. The role includes inspections, investigations, counts, and staff evaluations to maintain safety and order.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s degree may substitute) and compliance with South Carolina corrections training. You will coordinate with transportation duties and uphold equal opportunity employment commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience.
• Experience in correctional, security, military, or police work is preferred.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Makes routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conducts investigations of alleged inmate and security staff misconduct.
• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Position assigned to Transportation.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Staff training

Counseling

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of 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.
• Prepares reports as needed or required.
• This position will be assigned to Transportation.

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 the 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.