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Sergeant - CBT (#012268) Inmate Bus Terminal, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$52–62K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52–62K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

SCDC Training Academy Certification, requiredBasic Supervisory Course, requiredCommercial Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Sergeant oversees daily operations at the Central Bus Terminal under a lieutenant’s supervision, directing officers and ensuring agency policies, safety, and security procedures are followed. The role includes transporting inmates, monitoring staff and inmate movement, maintaining equipment readiness, handling disputes and investigations, evaluating officers, and conducting inspections. Candidates need a high school diploma and relevant experience; a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inmate Transportation, nice to haveStaff Supervision, nice to haveEquipment Operation, nice to haveConflict Resolution, nice to haveSecurity Inspections, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma, required18 Months Relevant Experience, requiredCriminal Justice or Related Degree, nice to haveSCDC Training Academy Certification, requiredBasic Supervisory Course, requiredCommercial Driver's License, requiredEight Weeks SCDC Basic Training, required

Full job description

**** THIS POSITION WILL OPERATE AT THE CENTRAL BUS TERMINAL LOCATION.

  • Under direct supervision of the lieutenant, ensures CBT operations meet daily objectives and follow agency policies and procedures.

  • Directs and instructs subordinates in discipline, safety, and security.

  • Provides safe transport of inmates of all custody levels for PCR, medical, parole, extraditions, and regional courts.

  • Ensures proper use of keys, firearms, chemical munitions, and restraint equipment.

  • Assigns officer duties and ensures vehicles and communication devices are operational.

  • Conducts roll call, monitors officers and inmate movement, and verifies counts.

  • Addresses inmate disputes and complaints and assists with investigations.

  • Evaluates and counsels officers and prepares required documentation.

  • Conducts safety and security inspections and corrects or reports deficiencies.

  • Assists with emergency evacuations.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the division director of security or designee.

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 half of the 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.

  • Requires possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of entry into the position.

Multi - Fill: 016067, 019575, 013264, and 013519.

The 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.

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.

Pay, requirements and demand for Security jobs

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