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

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisor to oversee security staff in housing units, ensuring inmate custody and control under the Shift Lieutenant's guidance.

The role requires supervising subordinate security personnel, conducting inspections, investigations of misconduct, and preparing reports. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience; certification within six months is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Certification by SCDC Training Academy within 6 months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel assigned to housing units.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security and safety compliance.
• Conduct investigations of alleged inmate misconduct.
• Assist in formal and informal counts.
• Supervise performance and conduct; prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, discipline recommendations, and subordinate training.
• Prepare reports as needed; perform Shift Lieutenant duties when required.

Skills

Supervision

Investigations

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute

Job description

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

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.

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.