Sergeant (#013399) Tyger River Correctional Inst, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) 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 assigned to housing units, manage inmate custody and ensure safety, sanitation, and order. The role includes investigations, counts, and staff evaluations.

Candidates must complete SCDC Basic Training within eight weeks of hire and obtain certification from the SCDC Training Academy within six months. A high school diploma is required, with degree substitutions allowed for experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience in some cases.
• Criminal justice degree may substitute for part of required experience.
• Certification by SCDC Training Academy required and basic supervisory course within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and manage custody and control of inmates.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Investigate misconduct by inmates and staff in the area of responsibility.
• Assist in conducting counts and supervise staff performance, conduct, and appearance.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute for 1/2 of required experience

SCDC Training Academy certification

Basic supervisory course completion

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 recommend 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 position # 012921

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.