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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in South Carolina

Thinking about a career as a First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in South Carolina? Here’s what the data says. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

What do First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Make in South Carolina?

The first-line supervisors of correctional officers working in South Carolina, the typical annual salary is $68,310 per year (or roughly $32.84/hour).Annual wages span from $45,450 at the 10th percentile to $98,990 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$45,450	$21.85
25th percentile	$53,700	$25.82
Median (50th)	$68,310	$32.84
75th percentile	$85,570	$41.14
90th percentile	$98,990	$47.59

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in South Carolina relative to the national average — is 0.39, indicating fewer first-line supervisors of correctional officers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, first-line supervisors of correctional officers earn a median of $78,129 per year ($37.56/hour), below the South Carolina median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 242,460 first-line supervisors of correctional officers across the United States. In South Carolina alone, about 310 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 590 first-line supervisors of correctional officers.

Top South Carolina Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

These are the South Carolina metros with the most first-line supervisors of correctional officers in South Carolina.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	60	$53,860
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	60	$53,700
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC	60	$68,310

Top States for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most first-line supervisors of correctional officers work.

State	Number Employed
Florida	6,250
California	4,520
Texas	4,460
New York	3,490
Illinois	3,070
Virginia	2,320
Georgia	2,280
Maryland	1,660
Arkansas	1,620
Pennsylvania	1,510
New Jersey	1,370
Washington	1,340
Indiana	1,220
Kentucky	1,220
North Carolina	1,210
Louisiana	1,110
Kansas	1,040
Missouri	1,020
Michigan	990
Arizona	980

Highest-Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

The highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of correctional officers.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$127,380
New Jersey	$110,850
Oregon	$108,060
Illinois	$106,510
Nevada	$103,230
Utah	$97,430
New York	$97,390
Massachusetts	$96,450
Alaska	$95,120
Washington	$94,070

Skills

Top first-line supervisors of correctional officers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for first-line supervisors of correctional officers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
• Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
• Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
• Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
• Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
• Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
• Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
• Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.
• Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.
• Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.
• Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.

Work Activities

• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
• Getting Information
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Training and Teaching Others
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

Related Careers

Careers similar to first-line supervisors of correctional officers include:

• Medical and Health Services Managers
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
• Social and Human Service Assistants
• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Also Known As

Commissary Manager, Correction Officer Supervisor, Correction Warden, Correctional Captain, Correctional Case Records Supervisor, Correctional Housing Unit Manager, Correctional Officer Captain, Correctional Program Supervisor, Correctional Supervisor, Corrections Lieutenant, Detention Director, Detention Supervisor, Guard Chief, Guard Supervisor, Juvenile Justice Supervisor.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 33-1011.00