Sergeant (#020873) Agency Search Team, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Richland County, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50819 - 60500

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

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 institution living areas or grounds.
Be knowledgeable of the logging and accountability process of contraband items i.e. chain of custody and disciplinary procedures.
Ensure that on a weekly basis completed leave and attendance are submitted.
Be available for recall in emergency and non-emergency situations that require additional personnel.
Ability to be flexible with schedule to work various time frames.
Remain thoroughly familiar with all policies governing contraband control searches property visitation etc.
Perform job-related as directed by your supervisor.

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

Questions regarding the application process this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

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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 of application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Job ResponsibilitiesAssist 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 institution living areas or grounds.Be knowledgeable of the loggin...