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

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervising security professional to oversee housing unit staff and inmate custody. You will supervise subordinate personnel, conduct inspections, and participate in counts, investigations, and reporting to ensure safety and order within the housing areas.

Expected to complete SCDC basic training and supervisory coursework within a specified period, with opportunities to contribute to disciplinary actions and staff development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct investigations of misconduct by inmates or staff.
• Assist in formal and informal counts.
• Evaluate performance and provide coaching and disciplinary recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Investigations

Training staff

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Tools

None

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.

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.

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

Recruiting and Employment Services
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.