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Sergeant (#013244) MacDougall Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2


Job Location:

Berkeley County, SC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50819 - 60500
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

  • Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units.

  • Conducts formal and non-formal counts.

  • Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required.

  • Monitors inmate movement within the institution.

  • Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

  • Supervise inmate work detail.

  • Perform basic grounds maintenance.

  • Position will be posted in grounds maintenance.


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:
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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

  • 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 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.