Sergeant (#014554) Livesay Correctional Institution, Spartanburg (SPARTANBURG) Level 1
State of South Carolina
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Sergeant - AST (#020881) Agency Search Team, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
RICHLAND, South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$50,819 - $60,500
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a Sergeant position on the Agency Search Team in a South Carolina correctional facility, where you'll help run searches for contraband among inmates, staff, and visitors, while assisting with training team members and handling administrative tasks.
It's ideal for someone with experience in corrections, security, or law enforcement who is reliable, flexible with shifts, and comfortable in high-pressure environments like emergencies.
The role involves following strict policies on safety and accountability to maintain order in the prison.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and 18 months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- A 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 and complete the basic supervisory course within 6 months
- Knowledge of contraband logging, chain of custody, and disciplinary procedures
- Ability to work flexible schedules and be available for emergency recalls
- Familiarity with policies on searches, property control, and visitation
Full Job Description
- Assist the Lieutenant in administering the operation of the Agency Search Team.
- Conduct routine, unannounced, and/or pre-scheduled searches/shakedowns of inmates, staff, and visitors within the confines of correctional facility living areas and/or grounds.
- Assist the Lieutenant in overseeing the selection and training of all corporal and correctional officer team members.
- Be knowledgeable of the logging and accountability process of contraband items i.e.,
- Chain of custody and disciplinary procedures.
- Be available for recall to assist in emergency and non-emergency situations that require additional personnel.
- Ability to be flexible with schedule in order to work various time frames.
- Review and comment on all incident reports before they are submitted to the Lieutenant.
- Perform and submit all administrative duties to include leave and attendance, etc.
- Remain thoroughly familiar with all policies governing searches, property and contraband control, visitation, etc.
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 of application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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