Correctional Lieutenant - Interdiction & Intelligence

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a security-focused supervisor for the Department of Corrections. Under the general supervision of the Warden, you will lead contraband interdiction efforts and oversee routine searches and shakedowns across inmate living areas and grounds.

You will coordinate with the agency search team and K-9 units on site, ensure proper logging and chain-of-custody for confiscated items, and participate in monthly rooftop inspections.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and three (3) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal Justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 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.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Warden will be responsible for all contraband interdiction efforts and the gathering of correctional intelligence.
• Conducts routine, unannounced, and/or pre-scheduled searches and shakedowns of inmates, living areas, grounds, and other areas.
• Assists the agency search team, special operations k-9 unit, and division of police services k-9 teams while they are onsite.
• Be knowledgeable of the logging and accountability process of contraband items.
• Completes necessary training to perform drug testing of all inmates and confiscated drugs.
• Ensures that all policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to the chain of custody are followed and that all evidence/contraband confiscated is logged in on the "unauthorized property log".
• Conducts at least monthly inspections/searches of all roof tops for weapons/contraband.
• Gathers information from institutional staff and inmates concerning possible contraband violations.
• Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Warden(s).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Criminal Justice degree substitution allowed

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a security-focused supervisor for the Department of Corrections. Under the general supervision of the Warden, you will lead contraband interdiction efforts and oversee routine searches and shakedowns across inmate living areas and grounds.

You will coordinate with the agency search team and K-9 units on site, ensure proper logging and chain-of-custody for confiscated items, and participate in monthly rooftop inspections.