Sergeant (#019512) Kershaw Correctional Inst, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee inmates and security staff within housing units under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant. The role emphasizes supervision, safety, and compliance with security and sanitation standards.

The successful candidate will conduct investigations, supervise staff performance, and prepare reports. The position includes completion of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and meeting South Carolina state minimum requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant experience; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• South Carolina minimum: high school diploma and eighteen months experience in correctional, security, military or police work; a degree may substitute for half of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security assigned to housing units under Shift Lieutenant.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety and sanitation compliance.
• Investigate misconduct by inmates and security personnel within area of responsibility.
• Oversee staff performance, conduct, and appearance; counsel, discipline, and train subordinates; prepare evaluations.
• Prepare reports; perform Shift Lieutenant duties when required; assigned to RHU.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under the 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 security personnel assigned to shift; prepares employee evaluations, counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed/required; Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
• This position will be assigned to RHU.

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 the 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.