Sergeant (#019532) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting flexibility

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee housing unit security and inmate custody in the state corrections system. You will supervise subordinate security staff, conduct inspections, and ensure safety and compliance in a challenging environment.

The role includes investigations, counts, staff evaluations, and disciplinary actions. Successful candidates must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work; degree may substitute for 1/2 of required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete Basic Supervisory Course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates or security personnel.
• Assist in counts and supervise job performance and conduct of staff.
• Counsel, discipline, and train subordinate staff to standards of performance.
• Prepare reports as needed and perform Shift Lieutenant duties when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

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 assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed or required.
• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• 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

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• 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.