Sergeant (#011790) Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

Responsibilities

• Conducts roll call
• Monitors officers on duty
• Instructs and explains rules, regulations and procedures
• Assists in non-routine problems
• 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 building, 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
• Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor
• Evaluates officers' duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards

Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant experience (State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements)
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience
• High school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work (SCDC Minimum Requirements)
• 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
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 Employment@doc.sc.gov