Sergeant (#015641) Allendale Correctional Inst, Fairfax (ALLENDALE) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisor to oversee security personnel in housing units, ensuring custody and control of inmates. The role includes conducting inspections, investigations, counts, and staff evaluations, plus counseling and training subordinates.

Mandatory SCDC Basic Training after hire, certification by the SCDC Training Academy within six months, and a high school diploma with related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 18 months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A criminal justice degree may substitute for half of the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody/control of inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and staff under area of responsibility.
• Assist in conducting counts (formal and informal).
• Supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train subordinate staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Investigations

Report writing

Training delivery

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree substitution for experience

Job description

• Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housing units, and for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.
• Makes routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety and sanitation standards.
• Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the area of responsibility.
• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises the job performance, conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed or required.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

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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.