Sergeant (#017169) Leath Correctional Institution, Greenwood (GREENWOOD) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security staff assigned to the housing units and for the supervision custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.

• Makes routine inspections of the living areasfor compliance withsecuritysafety and sanitation standards.
• Conducts investigations ofalleged misconduct onthe part of inmates andsecurity personnel assignedto the area of responsibility.
• Assists in conducting formaland informal counts.
• Supervises the job performance conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel.
• Prepares employee evaluations; counselsrecommends disciplinaryactionand trains subordinate staffto required standards of performance.
• Prepares reportsas needed or required.
• Performs duties of shift lieutenant when necessary.

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