Sergeant (#013148) Lieber Correctional Inst, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Sergeant (#013788) Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$50,819 - $60,500
per year
Type
Closes
February 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a Sergeant at a South Carolina prison, where you'll supervise officers, ensure the facility stays safe and clean, and manage inmate counts and daily operations.
It's ideal for someone with experience in corrections, security, or law enforcement who wants to lead a team in a structured environment.
You'll need to complete training and handle both routine tasks and unexpected issues to keep everything running smoothly.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- 18 months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for half of the experience
- Successful completion of 8 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Certification by the SCDC Training Academy
- Completion of basic supervisory course within 6 months of hire
- Ability to supervise officers, conduct inspections, and manage inmate counts
Full Job Description
Conducts roll call; monitors officers on duty; instructs and explains rules, regulations and procedures.
Assists in non-routine problems.
Make sanitation, safety and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc., and proper supervision and control of inmates in the wards, recreation area, and on special detail.
Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts; makes informal counts when required.
Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor.
Evaluates officers' duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards.
Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
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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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