Sergeant - Front Gate (#017733) BRR Security Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Job Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, provides control of pedestrian and vehicle traffic entering or exiting the Broad River Complex.
• Provides security and monitors areas within the complex and adjacent to institutional/divisional grounds in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Assign duties to subordinate officers and monitors security and safety within the complex, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
• Conducts sanitation, safety, and security inspections and corrects or reports deficiencies.
• Supervises and verifies scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted entry.
• Ensures escorts are provided for emergency personnel and special groups or functions and monitors inmate movement.
• Evaluates officer’s performance and instructs and counsels officers on required performance standards.
• Ensure subordinates maintain required training and certifications and receive additional training as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Division Director of Security or designee.

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
[email protected]

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.