Sergeant (#014315) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

Correctional Officer

The State of South Carolina is hiring for a Correctional Officer position with the Department of Corrections in McCormick County, SC. The salary range is $50,819.00 - $60,500.00 annually. The position is full-time and the hiring range is from $50,819.00 to $60,500.00. The position will be assigned to the Compliance Office and requires the successful completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

The responsibilities of this role include supervising subordinate security, conducting routine inspections, investigating misconduct, and supervising job performance of assigned security personnel. The position also requires certification by the SCDC Training Academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a bachelor's degree in a related field being an alternative. Eighteen months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work is required, with a degree in criminal justice substituting for half of the required experience. The South Carolina Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer.