Sergeant (#012461) Tyger River Correctional Institution, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) Level 2

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisor to oversee the security personnel assigned to housing units, ensuring custody and control of inmates and adherence to safety standards.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, potential substitution by a related degree, and certified training through the SCDC Training Academy with completion of the basic supervisory course within six months. Comprehensive on‑site supervision and recordkeeping are core to the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to housing units and supervise inmates.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance of security personnel and prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train subordinate staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.
• Perform duties of shift lieutenant when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs duties of shift lieutenant when necessary.

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.

Multiple fill: 012460

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.