Sergeant (#012919) Tyger River Correctional Inst, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) Level 2

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Corrections Supervisor to oversee security operations in housing units under the shift lieutenant. You will supervise subordinate security staff, ensure custody and control of inmates, and lead counts and inspections to meet security, safety, and sanitation standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and oversee custody and control of inmates.
• M causes routine inspections of the living areas for security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise 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.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.
• Performs duties of shift lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Inspections & compliance

Investigations

Staff coaching & training

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

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

• 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.

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.