Sergeant (#016048) Evans Correctional Institution, Bennettsville (MARLBORO) Level 2

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH seeks a Security Supervisor to oversee security personnel in a correctional setting. You will supervise performance, conduct briefings, and ensure compliance with safety and security standards.

The role involves assisting in training and evaluations, investigations of misconduct, and maintaining orderly operations within the housing unit. A high school diploma is required, with opportunities for degree substitution based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience in correctional, security, military, or police work is preferred and may substitute for part of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the job performance and appearance of security personnel.
• Assist with evaluations, disciplinary actions, counseling, and training of officers.
• Conduct briefings for unit officers.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure duties, safety, sanitation, and security standards are met.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and employees.
• Assist in conducting all formal and informal counts.
• Inform Housing Lieutenant of incidents as they occur.
• Write reviews of subordinate reports for accuracy and content.
• Perform duties of Housing Lieutenant in their absence.
• Manage housing unit during your tour of duty.

Skills

Supervision

Briefings

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, the incumbent supervises the job performance and appearance of security personnel assigned to the unit.
• Assists with preparation of evaluations, requests for disciplinary action, counseling, and training of officers assigned to the unit.
• Conducts briefings for all unit officers.
• Makes routine inspections of unit to ensure officers are properly performing their duties and safety, sanitation, and security standards are maintained.
• Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on part of inmates and employees assigned to the unit.
• Assists in conducting all formal and informal counts.
• Informs Housing Lieutenant of all incidents as they occur.
• Writes reports and reviews reports written by subordinate officers for accuracy, content etc.
• Performs the duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his/her absence.
• Assumes responsibility for the housing unit during his/her tour of duty.

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 half 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 based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.