Sergeant Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia; RICHLAND Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, supervise security personnel assigned to the unit and control inmates assigned to the unit.
• Assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc.
• Conduct unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that security personnel perform duties properly.
• Lead briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit.
• Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the unit, security devices, and gates for cleanliness, serviceability and accountability, ensuring the unit meets all safety and OSHA standards.
• Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct.
• Mediate to resolve matters at the lowest level.
• Assist in conducting all counts and prepare written reports as needed.

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

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 of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for half of the 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.