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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a supervise-shift-level corrections professional to oversee housing-unit security and inmate custody. The role involves inspecting living areas, conducting investigations, counts, and staff supervision to ensure safety and compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma, relevant experience, and SCDC certification with mandatory basic training. A related bachelor’s degree can substitute for part of the experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience in correctional, security, military, or police work is required and eighteen months counts toward the requirement.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for part of the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.
• Must successfully complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security assigned to housing units and oversee inmate custody and control.
• Conduct routine inspections of living areas for security, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Investigate alleged misconduct by inmates and staff in the area.
• Assist in formal and informal inmate counts and supervise staff performance.
• Counsel, recommend disciplinary action, and train staff to meet performance standards.
• Prepare reports as needed and perform Shift Lieutenant duties when required.
• Assigned to Contraband.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

SCDC training academy certification

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.