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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable supervisor to oversee housing-unit security personnel and inmate custody under the shift lieutenant. You will ensure safety, conduct inspections, and support investigations of misconduct.

The role requires completing eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire, a high school diploma, and the ability to certify by the SCDC Training Academy within six months. You will also prepare reports and supervise evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience in correctional or security settings preferred.
• Must complete SCDC Basic Training and a supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to housing units.
• Inspect living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate alleged inmate misconduct and supervise counts.
• Supervise staff performance, conduct evaluations, and train subordinates.
• Prepare reports and perform duties of shift lieutenant when needed.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Training staff

Reporting

Inmate custody

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree 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.
• 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 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.