• Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level three facility.
• Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.
• Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.
• Ensures that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.
• Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
• Ensures the proper control, issues and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.
• Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.
• Interviews and counsels inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and supervisory experience in correctional, security or police work. (Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and five (5) years of correctional, security, military, or police work, to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Must be Certified by the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy and successfully complete the Basic Supervisory Course within six (6) months of entry into the position.