Sergeant (#012803) MacDougall Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisor to oversee security personnel in housing units and manage inmate custody. The role includes inspections, investigations, and staff development to ensure compliance with standards.

The position requires a high school diploma, with 18 months of related experience; a related degree may substitute. Certification by the SCDC Training Academy and completion of the supervisory course within six months are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for some experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel assigned to housing units and oversee inmate custody.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates or staff within the area of responsibility.
• Assist in conducting counts and prepare reports as needed.
• Counsel and train subordinate staff; prepare employee evaluations.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Counseling

Staff Training

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree substitution for experience

Job description

• Under 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.

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.