Sergeant (#014924) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Sergeant assigned to RHU to supervise housing-unit security and inmate custody. You will direct officers, conduct inspections, and investigate misconduct while ensuring adherence to security and safety standards.

The role requires supervision of staff, discipline recommendations, and coordination of counts. Completion of SCDC Basic Training within six months is required, with ongoing professional development in a state correctional

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a related degree may substitute for experience.
• 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for half the required experience.
• Certification by SCDC training academy and completion of basic supervisory course within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security assigned to housing units and custody/control of inmates.
• Instruct and direct officers in discipline; supervise subordinate staff.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, sanitation standards.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in formal and informal counts and prepare reports as needed.
• Perform lieutenant duties when necessary.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, assist in instructing and directing officers in a program of discipline.
• Is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housing unit and for the supervision, custody, and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.
• Make routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises job performance, conduct and appearance of security personnel.
• Counsel, recommend, disciplinary action, train subordinate staff and prepare reports as needed.
• Perform duties of Lieutenant when necessary.

Sergeant will be assigned to RHU.

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 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.