Sergeant (#014314) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; McCormick (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a responsible supervisor to oversee security personnel within a housing unit. You will play a key role in evaluating staff, conducting briefings, and maintaining safety and order.

Responsibilities include inspections, investigations of misconduct, counts, and reporting. You will also cover Housing Lieutenant duties when needed and ensure smooth housing unit operations during your shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel and monitor appearance.
• Assist with evaluations, disciplinary actions, counseling, and training.
• Conduct unit briefings and routine inspections for safety and security standards.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and staff.
• Conduct counts and inform supervisor of incidents.
• Write reports and review subordinate reports for accuracy.
• Perform Housing Lieutenant duties in their absence.
• Ensure housing unit is properly managed during tour.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Briefings

Inspections

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute experience

Job description

• Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, the incumbent supervises the job performance and appearance of security personnel assigned to the unit.

• Assists with preparation of evaluations, requests for disciplinary action, counseling, and training of officers assigned to the unit.

• Conduct briefings for all unit officers.

• Make routine inspections of the unit to ensure officers are properly performing their duties, and that safety, sanitation and security standards are maintained.

• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct on part of inmates and employees assigned to the unit.

• Assists in conducting all formal and informal counts.

• Informs Housing Lieutenant of all incidents as they occur.

• Write reports and reviews reports written by subordinate officers for accuracy, content, etc.

• Performs the duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his/her absence.

• Assumes responsibility for the housing unit during his/her tour of duty.

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

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
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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.