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

State of South Carolina; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Sergeant-level security supervisor for the Department of Corrections. The role oversees shift security personnel, conducts counts, handles inmate complaints, and advises on disciplinary actions.

Successful applicants will complete the eight-week SCDC basic training on hire and meet SC minimum requirements. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree able to substitute for part of the required experience.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for part of the experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

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 during shift to inform subordinates 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.

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 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.

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.