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.

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

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies)
• Health insurance includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• Retirement plan options: defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options
• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual and sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more
• Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits; contact the hiring agency to determine eligibility.