Sergeant - Inst Recruitment (#016873) Allendale Correctional Inst, Fairfax (ALLENDALE) Level 2

About the role

The Recruiting Sergeant serves as the institution’s primary lead for correctional officer recruitment, guiding applicants from initial contact through onboarding. This role identifies and screens candidates, conducts interviews, coordinates required testing and documentation, and ensures new hires transition smoothly into training and full-time employment. The position supports institutional staffing goals by maintaining an efficient hiring pipeline and ensuring all candidates meet agency standards and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Quickly engage applicants and provide clear information about the role and hiring process.
• Screen applications for minimum qualifications and assist candidates through full application steps.
• Conduct interviews, assess candidate suitability, and coordinate interviews with the Warden.
• Manage all pre-employment requirements, including testing, background checks, and medical screenings.
• Oversee new-hire orientation, equipment issuance, and initial job shadowing.
• Track applicant progress, maintain hiring records, and report recruitment trends to leadership.
• Coordinate with HR, training staff, and leadership to support institutional staffing needs.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant experience (State of South Carolina minimum).
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• High school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work (SCDC minimum).
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 1/2 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

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions