Captain (#014816) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia, (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Security Supervisor to manage operations at a level three facility. Responsibilities include supervising security personnel, ensuring the safety of institutional buildings, and training subordinates. Candidates must have significant experience in security operations and supervisory roles, with a commitment to upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Six years experience in security, corrections, or military with two years supervisory experience.
• Must complete SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Certification by SCDC training academy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage security operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure proper security measures are in place.
• Train and evaluate subordinates on performance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Security Operations

Training and development

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Degree in criminal justice

Job description

• Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level three facility.

• Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and Internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.

• Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.

• Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.

• Ensure that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.

• Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.

• Ensures proper control, issues and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.

• Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.

• Interviews and counsels’ inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks 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
[e-mail]

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

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

• Six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 year).

• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within Six (6) months of entry into the position.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.