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Sergeant - Inst Recruitment (#017135) Leath Correctional Inst., Greenwood (GREENWOOD) Level 2

State of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 5 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Job Responsibilities

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.

  • 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.
  • Career Development and Training
  • Coordinate with HR, training staff, and leadership to support institutional staffing needs.
  • Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum And Additional 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.

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 are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits

For State Employees 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. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Child Care Expenses

Note

These benefits 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 as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Application Instructions

01 Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections? YesNo
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? YesNo
05 How would you describe your level of education?
High School Diploma or GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
None of the Above
06 How much experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?
Less than 6 months
6 months less than 1 year.
1 year, less than 18 months.
18 months, less than 2 years.
2 years, less than 30 months.
30 months, less than 3 years.
3 years, less than 42 months.
42 months, less than 4 years.
4 years, less than 54 months.
54 months, less than 5 years.
5 or more years
None
07 Do you have a degree in criminal justice or a related degree that may substitute for 1/2 of the required experience? YesNo

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