Sergeant (#014078) Livesay Correctional Institution, Spartanburg (SPARTANBURG) Level 1

State of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

30d

About The Position

Responsible for the sanitation program for the entire facility. Makes safety & security inspections of all buildings and grounds. Coordinate vehicle inspections and routine maintenance. Corrects or reports any shortcomings or deficiencies in these areas. Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc. and assists security staff on searches of inmates in the living areas, recreation areas & on special work details. Conducts formal counts, supervises, and verifies the accuracy of scheduled counts. Makes informal counts when required. Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor. Evaluates officers' duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards. Instructs and explains rules, regulations, and procedures. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• 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 Taining Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the sanitation program for the entire facility.
• Makes safety & security inspections of all buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
• Corrects or reports any shortcomings or deficiencies in these areas.
• Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc. and assists security staff on searches of inmates in the living areas, recreation areas & on special work details.
• Conducts formal counts, supervises, and verifies the accuracy of scheduled counts.
• Makes informal counts when required.
• Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor.
• Evaluates officers' duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards. Instructs and explains rules, regulations, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED