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Sergeant (#013648) Lieber Correctional Inst, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

  • Under general supervision of the shift lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the yard post.

  • Monitor movement of individuals and groups of inmates from their respective dorms to where they are reporting on the yard.

  • Ensure that all inmates are in grooming compliance and provide security on the yard.

  • Enforce controlled movement schedule to ensure safety of the staff and inmates on the yard.

  • Maintain control of all assigned keys at all times, to each of the units on the yard.

  • Ensure that all inmates on the yard are reporting back to their respective units after being released from an outside area.

  • Help all outside areas in formal and informal counts.

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:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s 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.

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