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Posted: March 13, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Sergeant (#015879) Evans Correctional Institution, Bennettsville (MARLBORO) Level 2

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$50,819 - $60,500

per year

Closes

March 21, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a Sergeant at a South Carolina prison, where you'll oversee security staff and manage inmates in a restricted housing unit, ensuring safety and order through inspections, investigations, and training.

It involves handling daily operations like counts and reports, and stepping in for higher roles when needed.

A good fit would be someone with prior experience in corrections or security who is reliable, good at leading teams, and committed to maintaining strict standards in a high-pressure environment.

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 requirement
  • 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 staff, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards

Full Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant.
  • Responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the unit, and for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.
  • Makes routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards.
  • Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the areas of responsibility.
  • Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
  • Supervises the job performance, conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations,
  • Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
  • Prepares reports as needed or required.
  • Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
  • This position will be assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).
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

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.

Qualifications

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5260391