Sergeant (#015730) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisor for housing-unit security under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant. Responsibilities include supervising security personnel, inspecting living areas, conducting misconduct investigations, counts, and preparing evaluations.

The role requires certification by the SCDC training academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field 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

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and oversee custody of inmates.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety and sanitation compliance.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and staff.
• Assist in formal and informal counts.
• Evaluate job performance and conduct; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action and train staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Perform Shift Lieutenant duties when necessary.

Skills

Supervision

Investigation

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute 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 evaluations.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.
• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

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.