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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Sergeant for RHU assignments within the Department of Corrections. Under supervision, the role directs officers, supervises inmates, conducts inspections, investigations, counts, and prepares reports to ensure security and safety.

The position requires completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire, a high school diploma with relevant experience, and potential degree substitution.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Instructing and directing officers in a program of discipline.
• Oversees the supervision of subordinate security and custody of inmates.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• 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.
• Perform duties of Lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Discipline

Supervision

Investigations

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Criminal justice degree substitution for half of experience

SCDC training academy certification

Basic supervisory course completion

Job description

• 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.

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.

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.