Sergeant - CBT Inmate Bus Terminal, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Lieutenant, ensures the Central Bus Terminal operation meets daily objectives completely and follows agency policies and procedures.

Provides direction and instruction to inmates and/or Correctional Officers in a program of discipline, safety, security and rehabilitation of inmates.

Provides proper instruction on use of keys, firearms, chemical munitions, and restraining equipment when necessary.

Instructs and counsels inmates as required.

Monitors inmate movement within the confines of the Central Bus Terminal.

Provides safe transport of inmates in all custody levels on PCR, Medical, Transfers, Parole and Extradition routes (male and female).

Safekeepers (SK) and special management unit (SMU) inmates are also transported.

Use good supervisory judgement and decisions when transporting inmates.

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

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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.

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.

*Requires possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Filling Multiple Positions: 012268, 014210, 018953, 010202 and, 013390.

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.