Sergeant (#014849) Camille Graham CI, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 2

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A state corrections agency in South Carolina is seeking a supervisory officer responsible for monitoring officers' performance, safety inspections, and ensuring proper inmate supervision. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for certification. This role involves various responsibilities to maintain the safety and security of the facilities.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Experience in correctional, security, military, or police work is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct roll call and monitor officers on duty.
• Evaluate officers' duty performance and provide counseling.
• Make sanitation, safety and security inspections.

Skills

Supervision

Counseling

Safety inspections

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelors in criminal justice

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts roll call; monitors officers on duty; instructs and explains rules, regulations and procedures.
• Assists in non-routine problems.
• Makes sanitation, safety and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports short-comings or deficiencies.
• Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc.
• Proper supervision and control of inmates in the wards, recreation area, and on special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor..
• Evaluates officers’ duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance.

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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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 (Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

• 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.

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.