Sergeant (010792) Trenton Correctional Institution, Trenton (EDGEFIELD) Level 2

Edgefield County, SC, SC, US Until 9/24/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: left"><ul><li style="text-align: left">Conducts roll call, monitors officers on duty, instructs and explains rules, regulations and procedures and provides assistance as needed. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: left">Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: left">Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc., and proper supervision and control of inmates in the wards, recreation area, and on special detail. &nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: left">Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts; makes informal counts when required. &nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: left">Arbitrates inmate disputes, investigates complaints, and refers to appropriate staff member as required. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: left">Evaluates officers' duty performance; instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards.</li></ul><strong>Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks SCDC Basic Training upon hire.</strong><br><br><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Recruiting and Employment Services<br>(803) 896-1649<br><a>[email protected]</a></strong></div></div><strong>State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:</strong><br><div style="margin-bottom: 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem">A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.</p></div><p>&nbsp;<strong>SCDC Minimum Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><p>A high school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 1/2 of required experience.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p></li></ul>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.<br><br>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.
About this role

Summary

Supervise correctional staff, conduct inspections, arbitrate disputes, ensure safety and security.

Job title

Sergeant (010792) Trenton Correctional Institution

Experience level

18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

corrections

Location requirements

Edgefield County, SC; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomacorrections certificationbasic supervisory course

Preferred skills

criminal justice degreesupervisory experience

Specializations

correctionalsupervisionsecuritytraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Johnston, SC 29832, USA

On-site City
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