Sergeant (#019716) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Shift Lieutenant supervisor responsible for overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to housing units and custody of inmates. You will perform inspections, investigations, counts, and staff evaluations, and train personnel to required standards.

Must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and may serve as Shift Lieutenant as needed, with assignment to the Contraband unit. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice may substitute for half of required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security personnel and inmates in housing units.
• Make routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conduct investigations of misconduct and prepare reports.
• Counsel, discipline, train staff and evaluate performance.
• Perform duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Inspection discipline

Investigation skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree substitute for 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 Contraband.

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 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.

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.