Correctional Security Lieutenant — Facility Oversight

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor to oversee the security staff and supervise inmate custody in a medium-security facility. You will plan and direct daily security operations and ensure compliance with safety and OSHA standards.

The role requires completing SCDC Basic Training upon hire and certification by the SCDC Training Academy within six months. A high school diploma with relevant experience is required, with a degree potentially substituting supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for supervisory experience year for year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the actions of the security staff.
• Oversee security, custody and control of inmates in a medium-security facility.
• Make routine checks to ensure staff perform duties safely and OSHA standards are met.
• Assist with inmate counts for accuracy.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree may substitute for supervisory experience

Tools

SCDC Training Academy certification

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor to oversee the security staff and supervise inmate custody in a medium-security facility. You will plan and direct daily security operations and ensure compliance with safety and OSHA standards.

The role requires completing SCDC Basic Training upon hire and certification by the SCDC Training Academy within six months. A high school diploma with relevant experience is required, with a degree potentially substituting supervisory experience.