Sergeant (#016553) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housing units, and for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.

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.

Aids 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 or required.

Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

• 01 Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections? Yes No
• 02 If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
• 03 For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
• 04 Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No
• 05 How would you describe your level of education?
• 06 How much experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?
• 07 Do you have a degree in criminal justice or a related degree that may substitute for 1/2 of the required experience?