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

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisor to oversee security staff and inmate custody within housing units. The role includes inspections for security and safety, investigations of misconduct, and supporting counts and reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma with relevant experience; a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience. A commitment to equal opportunity employment is stated in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subordinate security and custody of inmates in housing units.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal inmate counts.
• Supervise performance, conduct and appearance of security staff; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train staff to performance standards.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Training

Reporting

Disciplinary action

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (related field)

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

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.