Sergeant Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw; LANCASTER Level 2

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security 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 areas for compliance with security, safety and sanitation standards.

• Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the area of responsibility.

• Assist in conducting formal and informal counts.

• Supervises the job performance, conduct, and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.

• Counsels, recommend disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.

• Prepare reports as needed or required.

• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

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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.

• 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 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.

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.