Sergeant (#016051) Evans Correctional Inst, Bennettsville (MARLBORO) Level 2

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisor to oversee security personnel and inmate housing units. You will supervise staff, conduct inspections, and assist in counts while ensuring compliance with security and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma with relevant experience, and certification in the SCDC training academy with completion of the basic supervisory course within six months of hire. A bachelor’s degree can substitute for part of the experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 18 months experience in correctional/security/military/police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field 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 security personnel assigned to housing units and inmates.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of misconduct by inmates or staff.
• Assist in counts and maintain records; prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, discipline, train, and develop subordinate staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed and perform duties of shift lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Inspections

Investigations

Employee evaluations

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under 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.
• Performs duties of shift lieutenant when necessary.
• 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.

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.