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

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the Compliance division to oversee security staff and inmate custody in housing units, ensuring compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards. The role requires a high school diploma with relevant experience; a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for part of the experience.

Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are mandatory after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy and complete Basic Supervisory Course within six months.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Investigations

Report writing

Training staff

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for 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.

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 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.