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Sergeant (#017673) Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

South Carolina Department of Corrections
Kershaw, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
Job Responsibilities

  • Conducts roll call.
  • Monitors officers on duty.
  • Instructs and explains rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Assists in non-routine problems.
  • Makes sanitation, safety and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
  • 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.
  • Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts.
  • Makes informal counts when required.
  • Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor.
  • Evaluates officers' duty performance.
  • Instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards.

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.gov

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

(Or an acceptable equivalent as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

  • 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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