Sergeant (#012884) Tyger River Correctional Institution, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) Level 2

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options where available

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH is seeking a shift supervisor for a correctional facility in South Carolina. The role oversees security personnel, assists with evaluations and disciplinary actions, and conducts shift briefings to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires a high school diploma with related experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for part of the experience. Training through SCDC is required after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel on shift.
• Assist with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Conduct shift briefings with officers and monitor shift activities.
• Perform routine and non-routine security checks of areas.
• Conduct inmate counts and investigate complaints when needed.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas, living area units.
• Conducts counts (formal and informal)
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum and Additional 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.

Equality and Non-Discrimination

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.