24/7 On-Call Correctional Warden

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable supervisor to lead Lee Correctional Institution. The role oversees administrative, security, safety, welfare, and programmatic operations, ensuring inmates remain secured and staff safe.

The incumbent will manage programs, respond to disturbances, and maintain compliance with state laws and SCDC policy. On call 24/7 and required to complete SCDC basic training within eight weeks of hire, with strong emphasis on supervisory capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience; substitution allowed year-for-year.
• High school diploma and 12 years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work with 6 years supervisory experience; degrees may substitute for experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, manages and is responsible for all administrative, security, safety, welfare, and programmatic missions/activities for Lee Correctional Institution.
• Ensures inmates are secured and held in custody until released by proper authority.
• Ensures the safety of all assigned employees.
• Plans and implements programs for the inmates assigned to the institution.
• Responds to disturbances within the institution and coordinates efforts relating to emergencies.
• On call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Ensures institutional operations and programs are conducted in accordance with state laws, SCDC policy and good management practices; cost-effective.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a capable supervisor to lead Lee Correctional Institution. The role oversees administrative, security, safety, welfare, and programmatic operations, ensuring inmates remain secured and staff safe.

The incumbent will manage programs, respond to disturbances, and maintain compliance with state laws and SCDC policy. On call 24/7 and required to complete SCDC basic training within eight weeks of hire, with strong emphasis on supervisory capability