Sergeant (#018788) Ridgeland Correctional Institution, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is hiring for a supervisory security position within the Department of Corrections. The role involves directing security personnel, conducting shift briefings, and ensuring compliance with training and policies to maintain safe operations.

Responsibilities include counseling inmates, investigating complaints, performing counts, and monitoring inmate movement. Requires completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and adherence to disciplinary procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree may substitute for part of the experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete basic supervisory course within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervises security personnel on shift.
• Assists with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Conducts shift briefings with officers; stays informed of inmate and operation changes.
• Performs routine and non-routine security checks; conducts counts; investigates inmate complaints.
• Instructs and counsels inmates as required; monitors inmate movement; performs subordinates' duties as needed.
• Completes eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Investigation skills

Counseling inmates

Shift coordination

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute

SCDC basic training certification

Job description

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift, to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units
• Conducts counts (formal and non-formal).
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action.
• Instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by thesupervisor.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services [phone] [e-mail]

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 opportunity 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.