Job Description
Sergeant - Inst Recruitment (#010694) Turbeville Correctional Inst., Turbeville (CLARENDON) Level 2 is listed by State of South Carolina. The Sergeant - Inst Recruitment serves as the main lead for correctional officer recruitment at Turbeville Correctional Institution in 2 County, South Carolina.
This role identifies and screens candidates, carries out meetings, coordinates called for testing and documentation, and confirms new hires transition evenly into training and full-time employment.
The role aids institutional staffing targets by keeping up an efficient hiring pipeline and ensuring all candidates gather agency standards and security conditions. This role is best-suited for experienced correctional professionals who want to right away shape the workforce and enhance hiring outcomes.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $50,819 - $60,500 per year.
Qualification
You must encounter the minimum qualifications for a Sergeant level post within the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Prior know-how in correctional recruitment, human references, or a related field is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED needed; associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human tools, or related field preferred.
- At least 2 years of background in correctional supervision, recruitment, or human assets.
- Insight of correctional officer hiring standards, background inspects, and pre-employment screening procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to handbook candidates through the hiring routine.
- Capacity to run meetings and assess applicant suitability.
- Familiarity with state hiring regulations and matching employment chance needs.
- Valid driver's license and aptitude to travel within the state as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Rapidly engage candidates and provide obvious data about this role and hiring workflow.
- Screen applications for minimum qualifications and assist candidates through full application stages.
- Carry out meetings, assess applicant suitability, and arrange meetings with the Warden.
- Oversee all pre-employment requirements, such as testing, background checks, and medical screenings.
- Manage new-hire orientation, equipment issuance, and first post shadowing.
- Track applicant progress, keep up hiring records, and report recruitment patterns to leadership.
- Organize with HR, training workforce, and leadership to aid institutional staffing needs.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be a existing or former correctional officer with supervisory expertise.
- Capacity to pass a background inspect and drug screening.
- Must be capable to function full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime.
- Physical aptitude to perform responsibilities in a correctional environment.
- Must be a US citizen or approved to perform in the United States.
Benefits
- Competitive pay range of $50,819 - $60,500 per year.
- Full-time employment with state advantages including health insurance, retirement blueprint, and paid depart.
- Opening to impact recruitment and staffing at a state correctional institution.
- Skilled development and training chances.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Early submission screening set on minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental questions may be applied to assess know-how and suitability.
- Meeting with the Warden and/or hiring panel.
- Background review and reference verification.
- Pre-employment medical screening and drug test.
Required Documents
- Wrapped up online submission through the state professions portal.
- Resume or CV detailing relevant experience.
- Include letter (optional but recommended).
- Copies of relevant certifications or training records.
- Legitimate driver's license or state ID.
How to Apply
- To register, stop by the South Carolina state public sector paths portal and search for role count 010694. Build or to your candidate account, finish the online submission and supplemental questions, and attach all required documents. Hand in your submission before the cutoff of July 22, 2026. Make sure all info is precise and complete to sidestep delays.
Additional Information
- This role is situated at Turbeville Correctional Institution in Clarendon County, 2.
- This role is classified as Level 2 within the state cover band.
- Candidates with prior state solution may get preference.
- Veterans are encouraged to put in and may obtain preference points.
- For questions about the application procedure, contact the South Carolina Department of Corrections HR office.
- The hiring routine may take several weeks; you should monitor their email for updates.
About Company
The State of South Carolina is the employer for this role, working through the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The department oversees correctional facilities across the state, focusing on public safety, inmate rehabilitation, and team development.
This role is located at Turbeville Correctional Institution, a facility that houses adult male offenders. The department values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to safety. You should be ready to work in a structured, security-focused environment.
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