Sergeant (#015555) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1

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; 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.
• Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor.
• Evaluates officers' duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• A degree in criminal justice or a 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.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan (401(k) and 457 options).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs, such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (availability varies by agency).
• Additional benefits may include:
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Term life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Holiday leave.
  • Discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for temporary, grant, or time-limited positions. Eligibility may vary by position type.