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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a dedicated supervisor to oversee security personnel within housing units and manage inmate custody. You will conduct inspections, investigations, and counts while evaluating staff performance. You will counsel, discipline, and train subordinates, and prep required reports.

You may perform Shift Lieutenant duties when necessary. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training must be completed upon hire, with ongoing certification requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a related degree may substitute for some experience.
• SCDC Training Academy certification and completion of basic supervisory course within six months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security staff assigned to housing units and control inmates.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of misconduct by inmates and staff.
• Assist in counts and prepare evaluations; supervise staff performance and appearance.
• Counsel, recommend discipline, and train subordinate personnel.
• Prepare reports; perform Shift Lieutenant duties when needed.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Discipline & counseling

Training

Reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice related degree may substitute for 1/2 experience

Job description

• 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.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
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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.