Sergeant - CBT (#010582) Inmate Bus Terminal, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER)

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Lieutenant, ensures CBT operations meet daily objectives and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Directs and instructs subordinates in discipline, safety, and security.
• Provides safe transport of inmates of all custody levels for PCR, medical, parole, extraditions, and regional courts.
• Ensures proper use of keys, firearms, chemical munitions, and restraint equipment.
• Assigns officer duties and ensures vehicles and communication devices are operational.
• Conducts roll call, monitors officers and inmate movement and verifies counts.
• Addresses inmate disputes and complaints and assists with investigations.
• Evaluates and counsels officers and prepares required documentation.
• Conducts safety and security inspections and corrects or reports deficiencies.
• Assists with emergency evacuations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Division Director of Security or designee.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
• Requires possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of entry into the position.