Sergeant (#019941) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Supervising Officer to oversee housing-unit security, supervising staff and inmate custody under the Shift Lieutenant. Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, counts, evaluations, and reporting.

Required are a high school diploma with 18 months related experience; SCDC certification and completion of basic supervisory training within six months. Employment inquiries: Recruiting and Employment Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 18 months experience in correctional/security/military/police can substitute.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for part of the experience requirement.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate security and inmates in housing units under Shift Lieutenant supervision.
• Perform routine inspections for security, safety, and sanitation.
• Conduct investigations of misconduct by inmates or staff.
• Assist in counts and supervise staff performance and evaluations.
• Provide counseling, disciplinary recommendations, and staff training.
• Prepare reports and perform duties of Shift Lieutenant when needed.
• Assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

Skills

Supervision

Custody

Staff training

Disciplinary action

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Criminal justice degree substitution

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.
• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
• Assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).
  

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
• Assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).
  

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

[phone]

[e-mail]

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Additional Comments

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.