Sergeant Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina
Sumter, South Carolina 29153 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • CORRECTIONS
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Job Responsibilities

    Implements, monitors and evaluates policies and procedures.

    Makes assignments and conducts inspections to ensure proper performance of employees and adheres to safety and sanitation standards of the institution.

    Orients, trains, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines inmates assigned to the institution.

    Assists in instructing and directing officers in a program of discipline, safety, security, and rehabilitation of inmates in a medium security correctional facility.

    Investigates and documents incidents as provided in policy.

    Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

    Minimum and Additional Requirements

    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.

    Additional Comments

    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.

  • Job Description

    Job Responsibilities

    Implements, monitors and evaluates policies and procedures.

    Makes assignments and conducts inspections to ensure proper performance of employees and adheres to safety and sanitation standards of the institution.

    Orients, trains, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines inmates assigned to the institution.

    Assists in instructing and directing officers in a program of discipline, safety, security, and rehabilitation of inmates in a medium security correctional facility.

    Investigates and documents incidents as provided in policy.

    Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

    Minimum and Additional Requirements

    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.

    Additional Comments

    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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