Sergeant - GPH (#010622) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a security supervisor responsible for the overall supervision of unit security personnel and inmate custody. The role includes evaluating staff performance, conducting briefings, and ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

You will also oversee inspections of equipment and facilities, assist with counts, and respond to inmate or staff issues. A foundational training requirement must be completed within six months of hire.

Competenze

• High school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry into the position.

Mansioni

• Oversee security personnel assigned to the unit, ensuring custody and control of inmates.
• Supervise job performance and appearance of officers, conduct briefings, and communicate changes to staff.
• Perform routine inspections of work areas and security devices to maintain standards and safety.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Formazione

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution

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Job Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit.
• Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc. assists in conducting briefings with officers at the beginning of shift.
• Keeps subordinates informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards.
• Make routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order.
• Assists in conducting counts.
• Performs duties of the housing lieutenant in his/her absence.
• Maintains OSHA and safety standards.

Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant

• Is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit.
• Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc. assists in conducting briefings with officers at the beginning of shift.
• Keeps subordinates informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards.
• Make routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order.
• Assists in conducting counts.
• Investigates complaints.
• Performs duties of the housing lieutenant in his/her absence.
• Maintains OSHA and safety standards.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire

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 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.

Additional Comments

This position is for GPH.

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.