Sergeant (#011196) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Sergeant (#017712) Trenton Correctional Institution, Trenton (EDGEFIELD) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$50,819 - $60,500
per year
Type
Closes
January 22, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a sergeant at a correctional facility in South Carolina, where you'll supervise officers, ensure the safety and cleanliness of the prison grounds, and manage inmate counts and activities.
It's a leadership role focused on maintaining order and training staff in a high-stakes environment.
A good fit would be someone with prior experience in corrections, security, or military roles who is reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to handle supervisory duties.
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 required experience
- Must successfully complete 8 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Must be certified by the SCDC training academy
- Must complete basic supervisory course within 6 months of hire
Full Job Description
- Conducts roll call; monitors officers on duty; instructs and explains rules, regulations and procedures.
- Assists in non-routine problems.
- Makes 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.
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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