Assistant Warden, Operations & Security Leadership

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Department of Corrections, seeks a senior supervisor to plan and coordinate institutional operations, including security, administration and inmate programs. Under general supervision, you will oversee Directors at SCDC Headquarters and lead policy implementation.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience in a correctional setting or relevant military experience; candidates with a criminal justice degree substitution may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a correctional environment or relevant military experience.
• Degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for overall experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete basic supervisory course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily planning and coordination of institutional operations including security, administration and support.
• Supervise security, custody and control of inmates and counsel as necessary.
• Serve as duty warden and act in the warden's absence.
• Oversee implementation of laws, policies, rules and regulations and operating procedures including OSHA.
• Draft policies and procedures for a Level II institution.
• Prepare reports and staff papers with recommendations for policy changes.
• Supervise sanitation of the institution and facilities.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Criminal justice degree substitution allowed

Job description

State of South Carolina, Department of Corrections, seeks a senior supervisor to plan and coordinate institutional operations, including security, administration and inmate programs. Under general supervision, you will oversee Directors at SCDC Headquarters and lead policy implementation.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience in a correctional setting or relevant military experience; candidates with a criminal justice degree substitution may apply.