Sergeant (#015086) Broad River Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Shift Supervisor to oversee security personnel and ensure smooth operations within the institution. You will supervise officers, assist with evaluations and disciplinary actions, and conduct shift briefings to maintain safety and order.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with relevant experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute. Certification by the SCDC Training Academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within six months

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance of Security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units.
• Conducts counts, (formal and non-formal).
• Investigates inmate complaints and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Certification by the SCDC Training Academy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance of Security personnel assigned to shift.


• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.


• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.


• Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.


• Makes routine and non-routine security checksof work areas, living area units


• Conductscounts, (formal and non-formal)


• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required.


• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.


• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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 opportunity 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.