Sergeant (#012884) Tyger River Correctional Institution, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) Level 2

Correctional Officer

State of South Carolina

$50,819.00 - $60,500.00 Annually

Spartanburg County, SC

FTE - Full-Time

012884

Department of Corrections

Tyger River CI

Equal Opportunity Employer

Other : Work Time : (7 : 00 PM - 7 : 00 AM) Hours / Week : 40.00 hrs., Shift / Work Schedule : D2

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$50,819.00

$60,500.00

11 / 19 / 2025

11 / 26 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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012884

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.

Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.

Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.

Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.

Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas, living area units.

Conducts count, (formal and non-formal)

Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required.

Monitors inmate movement within the institution.

Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates.

Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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 :

• 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 based on 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.