Sergeant (#011721) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Richland County, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50819 - 60500

Posted on: 18-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Shift Lieutenant:

Responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit.
Assist with the preparation of employee evaluations corrective actions counseling etc.
Make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security are performing duties properly.
Responsible for briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit.
Make routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the unit security devices and gates for cleanliness serviceability and accountability and ensure that the unit meets all safety and OSHA standards.
Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct and will mediate to resolve at lowest level.
Assists in conducting all counts and makes written reports as needed and/or required.

Must successfully complete eight (8) week SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

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Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelors degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

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 Comments

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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