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

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a supervisory security officer to oversee housing-unit staff and inmates, ensuring safety, order, and policy compliance. You will supervise personnel, perform inspections, and prepare evaluations while maintaining custody and enforcing rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, related experience, and completion of required training within six weeks. State benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• A high school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and security personnel.
• Assist in conducting counts and supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance of staff.
• Counsel, discipline, and train staff to required standards; prepare evaluations.

Skills

Supervision

Inmate management

Investigations

Records & reporting

Staff training

Education

High school diploma

Related degree substitution for experience

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.

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.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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.