Sergeant - Inst. Recruitment (#015877) Broad River Correctional Inst., Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Recruiting Sergeant to lead correctional officer recruitment, guiding applicants from initial contact through onboarding and training. Responsibilities include screening, interviewing, coordinating testing, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with agency standards.

Role emphasizes maintaining an efficient hiring pipeline and alignment with security requirements, with ongoing collaboration with HR, training staff, and leadership.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eighteen months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work is required.
• Certification by the SCDC Training Academy is required and basic supervisory training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Engage applicants quickly and explain role and hiring process.
• Screen applications for minimum qualifications and guide through steps.
• Conduct interviews and coordinate with the Warden.
• Manage pre-employment requirements including testing, background checks, and medical screenings.
• Oversee new-hire orientation, equipment issuance, and initial job shadowing.
• Track applicant progress, maintain records, and report recruitment trends.
• Coordinate with HR, training staff, and leadership to support staffing needs.
• Complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Skills

Candidate screening

Interviewing

Hiring process

Onboarding

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Recruiting Sergeant serves as the institution’s primary lead for correctional officer recruitment, guiding applicants from initial contact through onboarding. This role identifies and screens candidates, conducts interviews, coordinates required testing and documentation, and ensures new hires transition smoothly into training and full-time employment. The position supports institutional staffing goals by maintaining an efficient hiring pipeline and ensuring all candidates meet agency standards and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Quickly engage applicants and provide clear information about the role and hiring process.
• Screen applications for minimum qualifications and assist candidates through full application steps.
• Conduct interviews, assess candidate suitability, and coordinate interviews with the Warden.
• Manage all pre-employment requirements, including testing, background checks, and medical screenings.
• Oversee new-hire orientation, equipment issuance, and initial job shadowing.
• Track applicant progress, maintain hiring records, and report recruitment trends to leadership.
• Coordinate with HR, training staff, and leadership to support institutional staffing needs.

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 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

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunity 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.