Sergeant (010792) Trenton Correctional Institution, Trenton (EDGEFIELD) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

Conducts roll call, monitors officers on duty, instructs and explains rules, regulations and procedures and provides assistance as needed.

Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.

Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc., and proper supervision and control of inmates in the wards, recreation area, and on special detail.

Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts; makes informal counts when required.

Arbitrates inmate disputes, investigates complaints, and refers to appropriate staff member as required.

Evaluates officers' duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.