Sergeant (#019533) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Corrections Supervisor to oversee security staff assigned to housing units, supervise inmates, and ensure safety and order within facilities.

Under general supervision, you will conduct inspections, counts, investigations, and staff counseling, while preparing accurate reports. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for half of the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and inmates.
• Perform routine inspections of living areas for compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by inmates and staff.
• Assist in conducting counts.
• Supervise performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, advise on disciplinary actions, and train staff.
• Prepare reports as needed or required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Investigations

Disciplinary action

Training & development

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field (substitution for experience)

Job description

• Under 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.

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

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.