Sergeant (#010987) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the housing lieutenant the incumbent supervises the job performance and appearance of security personnel assigned to the unit.

Assists with preparation of evaluations requests for disciplinary action counseling and training of officers assigned to the unit.

Conduct briefings for all unit officers.

Make routine inspections of the unit to ensure officers are properly performing their duties and that safety sanitation and security standards are maintained.

Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct on part of inmates and employees assigned to the unit.

Assists in conducting all formal and informal counts.

Informs housing lieutenant of all incidents as they occur.

Write reports and reviews reports written by subordinate officers for accuracy content etc.

Performs the duties of the housing lieutenant in his / her absence.

Assumes responsibility for the housing unit during his / her tour of duty.

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

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Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelors degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements :

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

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.

Key Skills

guarding,Ieadership skills,Supervising,Incident Management,Computer Operation,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,Conflict Management,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Training & Development,Supervising Experience,Scene Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50819 - 60500