Sergeant (#018880) Ridgeland Correctional Institution, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee security personnel on a shift, contribute to evaluations and counseling, and ensure smooth operation of inmate management. The role includes briefing, conducting counts, and addressing inmate concerns.

The position requires a high school diploma, 18 months of relevant experience, and SCDC basic supervisory training within six months of hire. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for some experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 18 months of relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree can substitute for part of the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
• Assists with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and counseling.
• Assists with shift briefings with officers.
• Maintains awareness of shift activities to inform subordinates of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Performs routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living units.
• Conducts formal and non-formal counts.
• Investigates inmates’ complaints and takes appropriate action.
• Instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Supervision

Counseling

Investigations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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 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 inmates’ 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 the supervisor.

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 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.

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.

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.