Sergeant (#019007) Inmate Bus Terminal, Columbia (RICHLAND)

• Under the direct supervision of the Lieutenant ensure the Central Bus Terminal operation meets daily objectives completely and follows agency policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and instruction to inmates and/or correctional officers in a program of discipline safety security and rehabilitation of inmates.
• Provides proper instruction on use of keys firearms chemical munitions and restraining equipment when necessary.
• Instructs and counsels inmates as required.
• Monitors inmate movement within the confines of the Central Bus Terminal.
• Provides safe transport of inmates in all custody levels on PCR medical transfers parole and extradition routes (male and female).
• Safekeepers (SK) and special management unit (SMU) inmates are also transported.
• Uses good supervisory judgement and decisions when transporting inmates.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

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State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelors degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources.)

• 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.

Requires possession of CDL License within 6 months of entry into the position.

The South Carolina Department of Correctional 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.