Sergeant (#015655) Allendale Correctional Institution, Fairfax (ALLENDALE) Level 2

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

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisor to oversee security in housing units, supervise staff, and manage inmate safety. You will conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and reporting to ensure compliance with standards.

Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required upon hire; a high school diploma is required with possible degree substitution for experience. The department emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field may substitute for part of experience.
• Certification by the SCDC Training Academy within 6 months of hire.
• Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security assigned to housing units and control inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate misconduct by inmates and security personnel within area of responsibility.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise staff performance and prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train subordinate staff.
• Prepare reports as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Inmate management

Security procedures

Investigation skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree substitution

Tools

Radio communication

CCTV monitoring

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.

• Prepare reports as needed or required.

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.