Sergeant (#016798) Perry Correctional Institution, Pelzer (GREENVILLE) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, provides direction and instruction to inmates and officers in a program of discipline, safety, security, and rehabilitation of inmates in a maximum security facility.
• Assists Lieutenant in evaluating officer performance; provides direct supervision to subordinate officers.
• Reviews incident reports written by officers.
• Instructs and counsels officers concerning duty requirements.
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Performs essential and marginal duties of an officer.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the shift supervisor.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• 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.