Job Description

Posting number: 016184

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Central Bus Terminal

Job classification: Correctional Sergeant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Safety, Security

Summary

Under 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.

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

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

Supplemental information

This position serves as Perry Correctional Institution Bus Route, and you must live within proximity and attain CDL within six (6) months of entry in position.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on 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.