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  • Sergeant - Front Gate BRR Security Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

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  • Columbia, South Carolina 29228 United States View Map
Job Responsibilities

Responsible for administering the operation of the Broad River complex main gate.

Ensure control and security of the South Carolina Department of Corrections Broad River complex/area buildings/facilities & equipment, to include access & egress from the BRC, Education Division (formerly known as the Director's house) & grounds surrounding institutions and/or divisions of SCDC.

Supervise & verify the accuracy of scheduled visitors & functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted entry.

Evaluate officers' duty performance; instruct & counsel officers in required duty performance standards.

Ensure subordinates maintain all training & certification requirements & receive additional training, to include OJT as needed or required.

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 Responsibilities

Responsible for administering the operation of the Broad River complex main gate.

Ensure control and security of the South Carolina Department of Corrections Broad River complex/area buildings/facilities & equipment, to include access & egress from the BRC, Education Division (formerly known as the Director's house) & grounds surrounding institutions and/or divisions of SCDC.

Supervise & verify the accuracy of scheduled visitors & functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted entry.

Evaluate officers' duty performance; instruct & counsel officers in required duty performance standards.

Ensure subordinates maintain all training & certification requirements & receive additional training, to include OJT as needed or required.

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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