Sergeant (#019512) Kershaw Correctional Inst, Kershaw, (LANCASTER) Level 2

• Under the general supervision of theShift Lieutenant is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housingunits andfor the supervision custody and control of allinmates assigned to the housingunits.
• 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.
• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises the job performance conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels recommends disciplinary action and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Prepares reports as needed/required.
• Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
• This position will be assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

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

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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:

• 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.