Sergeant (#021279) Broad River Correctional Institution, Columbia (Richland) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions.
• Conducts counts, (formal and non-formal)
• Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
• Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
• Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
• Supervises the performance of Security personnel assigned to shift.
• Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas, living area 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
[email protected]
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 Training Academy and successfully complete the Basic Supervisory Course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
Additional Comments
Filling multiple positions: 011566, 014127.
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.