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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Shift Lieutenant to supervise security personnel in housing units and to oversee inmate custody and control, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The role includes investigations of misconduct, conducting counts, evaluating staff performance, counseling and training subordinate staff, and preparing reports.

This position is assigned to the Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) and requires completion of eight weeks of

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and inmate custody and control.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Perform duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
• Position assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Staff training

Disciplinary action

Report writing

Performance evaluations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree may substitute

Job description

• Under the general supervision of theShift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housingunits, andfor the supervision, custody, and control of allinmates assigned to the housingunits.
• 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/required.
• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
• This position will be assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

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.