Sergeant (#011983) Perry Correctional Institution, Pelzer (Greenville) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Prepares reports as needed or required.
• Supervises the job performance, conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Makes routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
• Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the area of responsibility.
• For the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housing units, and for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.

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
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Minimum And Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma and experience in Correctional, Security or Police work .
SCDC Minimum Requirements: (Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

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

Must be certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections 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.