Sergeant (#019563) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervisory security position assigned to housing units. Under general supervision, you will oversee subordinate security, maintain inmate custody, and ensure security and safety standards.

You will conduct inspections, investigations, counts, and staff evaluations, while counseling and training personnel to required standards. This role is assigned to Compliance and requires completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for the experience.
• Eighteen months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work; a related degree may substitute for half of the experience.
• Must be certified by the SC Department of Corrections Training Academy and complete Basic Supervisory Course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates or security personnel.
• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervise job performance, conduct, and appearance; prepare employee evaluations.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train staff to required standards.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Perform duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Investigations

Report writing

Training staff

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute half 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.

This position will be assigned to Compliance.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of 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 South Carolina Department of Corrections 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.