Sergeant (#019532) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2
Lancaster County, SCFull-time$52–62K/yrPosted todayStill listed today
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Job overview
The Sergeant supervises security personnel assigned to housing units and oversees the custody and control of inmates in those units. The role includes inspecting living areas, investigating alleged misconduct, assisting with counts, evaluating and training staff, and preparing reports. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience, with specified education substitutions, and requires completion of SCDC training and supervisory certification.
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Full job description
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Under the general supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to the housing units, and for the supervision, custody, and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units.
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Makes routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety, and sanitation standards.
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Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the area of responsibility.
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Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
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Supervises the job performance, conduct, and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
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Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance.
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Prepares reports as needed or required.
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Performs duties of Shift Lieutenant when necessary.
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:
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A high school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
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A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for half of the required experience.
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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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,630 open Security jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$52–62K/yr
- US median$130–204K/yr871 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $57K, is 66% below the US median midpoint ($168K) — in the lowest quarter of Security salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Security jobs in South Carolina and 1,630 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Security postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,082 postings).
- Education
- 443 of the 1,630 open Security jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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