Sergeant (#014600) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation & sick leave

Telecommuting options

Descripción de la vacante

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory position in Columbia. The role involves overseeing security personnel, coordinating training, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety and security standards.

The incumbent conducts unit briefings, performs counts, and maintains accurate reporting. If the incumbent is absent, they cover the housing lieutenant duties and oversee the housing unit during shifts.

Formación

• High school diploma plus 18 months in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for part of the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsabilidades

• Under supervision, supervise the job performance and appearance of security personnel.
• Assist with evaluations, disciplinary requests, counseling, and training of officers.
• Conduct briefings for unit officers.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure duties, safety, sanitation, and security standards are met.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and employees.
• Assist in conducting all formal and informal counts.
• Inform housing lieutenant of incidents as they occur.
• Write and review reports for accuracy and content.
• Perform duties of housing lieutenant in their absence.
• Assume responsibility for the housing unit during your tour.

Conocimientos

Supervision

Training

Investigations

Reporting

Briefings

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts briefings for all unit officers.
• Makes routine inspections of the unit to ensure officers are properly performing their duties, and that safety, sanitation and security standards are maintained.
• Conducts 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.
• Writes 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.

This position will be assigned to the Contraband Office.

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

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you currently employed with the South Carolina Department of Corrections

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)

03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.

04

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

05

• Yes
• No

06

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months less than 1 year.
• 1 year, less than 18 months.
• 18 months, less than 2 years.
• 2 years, less than 30 months.
• 30 months, less than 3 years.
• 3 years, less than 42 months.
• 42 months, less than 4 years.
• 4 years, less than 54 months.
• 54 months, less than 5 years.
• 5 or more years
• None

07

• Yes
• No
• Required Question