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Sergeant (#014725) Broad River Secure Facility, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Job Responsibilities

  • Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
  • Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action and counseling sessions.
  • Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
  • Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
  • Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas, living area units.
  • Conducts formal and non-formal counts.
  • Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instruct and counsel inmates as required.
  • Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
  • Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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

Employment@doc.sc.go v

Minimum And Additional Requirements

South Carolina State 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.

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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