Sergeant (#019715) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Sergeant (#011835) Goodman Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$50,819 - $60,500
per year
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This role involves supporting a sergeant in managing contraband and drug testing at a correctional facility, including investigations, record-keeping, testing substances, and preparing reports.
It also requires responding to inmate incidents and handling related administrative tasks.
A good fit would be someone with experience in security or corrections who is detail-oriented, reliable, and willing to undergo training in a structured environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma
- 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- Degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for half of required experience
- Successful completion of 8-week SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Certification by SCDC training academy
- Completion of basic supervisory course within 6 months of hire
Full Job Description
- Assist Contraband Sergeant in investigations-internal affairs, SLED and Division of Security.
- Assist Contraband Sergeant with offender drug testing.
- Record all contraband and maintain all forms and drug testing supplies.
- Test illegal drugs as to substance and identification -VALTOX test-NK test.
- Maintains contraband drop box.
- Drug test YOIP releases, random drug screen, pre-release offenders.
- Destroy illegal drugs according to SCDC policy.
- Prepares all monthly, quarterly drug and contraband reports.
- First responder Goodman inmate apprehension.
- Serve illegal paperwork as it comes through the wardens Office.
- Give all contraband money to the business office.
Must successfully complete eight (8) week SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
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 Information
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.
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