Sergeant (#013854) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Supervisory Security Officer to oversee housing-unit security and supervise inmates under general supervision. You will conduct inspections, oversee counts, and ensure safety protocols across the housing areas.

The role requires a high school diploma with relevant experience; SCDC certification and basic supervisory training must be completed within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree may substitute for half the experience.
• At least 18 months of experience in correctional/security/military/police work.
• Certified by the SCDC Training Academy; complete basic supervisory course within 6 months.
• Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training must be completed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security for housing units and supervise inmates assigned to housing units.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and staff.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance of security personnel and prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train subordinate staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Investigation skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for half experience

SCDC Training Academy certification

Basic supervisory training within 6 months

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 securitypersonnel 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 staffto 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.