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Sergeant - Walden Farm (#013054) Walden Farm Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$51–61K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$51–61K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified By SCDC Training Academy

Job overview

The Sergeant oversees inmate work crews at Walden Farm, supervising daily livestock, garden, forage and greenhouse tasks, ensuring tool and equipment accountability, and conducting security searches and investigations. The role may require extended hours, weekend rotations, and travel between farms, and includes mandatory basic training and certification requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Livestock ManagementTool ControlEquipment AccountabilitySupervision

Qualifications

High School DiplomaEighteen Months Experience in Correctional, Security, Military, or Police WorkBachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Related Field May Substitute for Half ExperienceCertified by SCDC Training AcademyComplete Eight Weeks SCDC Basic Training Upon HireComplete Basic Supervisory Course Within Six Months of Entry

Full job description

  • Responsible for picking up inmate work crew from Manning CI and transporting to Walden farm.

  • Supervision of the inmate work crew as daily tasks of taking care of livestock, gardens, forage crops, and greenhouses are completed.

  • Maintains accountability of assigned Inmates, outcounts, disciplinary reports and security related searches and investigations at Walden farm.

  • Responsible for tool control and equipment accountability to include written inventories.

  • May require extended work hours during peak seasons and/or during emergencies (natural or man-made).

  • May also require weekend rotations with other Walden farm personnel and may require working between farms as needed.

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] 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.

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.

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