Sergeant - CBT Inmate Bus Terminal, Bennettsville; MARLBORO

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Lieutenant, ensure the Central Bus Terminal operation meets daily objectives completely and follows agency policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and instruction to inmates and/or correctional officers in a program of discipline, safety, security and rehabilitation of inmates.
• Provide proper instruction on use of keys, firearms, chemical munitions and restraining equipment when necessary.
• Instruct and counsel inmates as required.
• Monitor inmate movement within the confines of the Central Bus Terminal.
• Provide 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.
• Use good supervisory judgement and decisions when transporting inmates.

Must live in proximity to Evans bus route in Bennettsville.

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

Recruiting and Employment Services

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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 Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Must attain CDL in six (6) months.

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.

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.