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

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a unit supervisor to oversee security personnel, conduct briefings, and ensure safety and procedures within the housing unit. The role includes evaluating staff, coordinating training, and handling disciplinary matters.

The position requires a high school diploma with relevant experience, plus potential substitution with a bachelor’s degree. Training and certification through the SCDC Academy are required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete basic supervisory course within six months.
• Experience in correctional, security, military, or police work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the job performance and appearance of security personnel in the unit.
• Assist with evaluations, disciplinary actions, counseling, and training.
• Conduct unit briefings and routine inspections to ensure safety and security standards.
• Investigate misconduct by inmates and employees in the unit.
• Prepare and review reports; inform housing lieutenant of incidents.
• Perform duties of housing lieutenant in their absence and oversee the unit during shifts.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff coaching

Briefings & communications

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

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.

Position Details

This position will be assigned to the Contraband Office.

Training Requirements

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.