Sergeant - Prisma (#017146) Hospital Security Team, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South CarolinaAbout the role
Posting number: 017146
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Security
Job classification: Correctional Sergeant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Safety, Security
Summary
- Monitor, supervise and direct subordinate staff to ensure proper security, safety and control of all inmates at Palmetto Health Richland Medical Center.
- Ensure proper security staffing for inmate supervision as per SCDC and PHR policies and procedures.
- Evaluate officer's duty performance; instruct/counsel as needed.
- Make security, safety and sanitation inspections of all PHR buildings, grounds, and SCDC vehicles and correct or reports shortcomings/deficiencies.
- Arbitrate inmate disputes, investigate complaints and refer to appropriate staff members as required.
- Supervise and verifies accuracy of scheduled formal counts and makes informal counts when required.
- Conduct inventories and inspections of all weapons, restraints, security equipment and keys to ensure proper function/accountability.
- Assist in special investigations and make recommendations to supervisor.
Examples of duties
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 two years experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, one (1) year of which must be in a medium/maximum setting.
Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
Supplemental information
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 of application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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