Sergeant (#010741) Wateree River Correctional Inst, Rembert (Sumter) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure proper documents are sent with the inmate.
• Incumbent must remain alert and aware of escape risks inherent with transporting inmates outside the secure confines of the institution.
• Conducts routine, unannounced security checks.
• Prepares/writes incident reports.
• Assigned to the institution when hospital duty is not necessary.
• Under general supervision this position is responsible for maintaining security, order and control of inmates transported to and/or housed in local regional hospitals within a 1 hour 15 drive from the institution.
• Responsible for maintaining a clear, factual, concise and permanent log of all events to include staff assigned, all visitors to the post, all inmate activities and any other incidents or emergencies related to this post.

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:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
[email protected]
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma. (Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).
SCDC Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.

Must successfully complete Basic Certification Training at the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy 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.