Corrections Lieutenant Level II — Security & Inmate Oversight

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisor to lead security staff and oversee inmate custody in a medium/maximum security facility. You will coordinate actions, ensure safety, and monitor compliance with OSHA standards across buildings and public property.

The role requires supervisory experience in correctional or related fields, and certification through the SC Training Academy with completion of basic supervisory coursework within six months. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and three (3) years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmates counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

Skills

Supervision

Security operations

Inmate counts

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a supervisor to lead security staff and oversee inmate custody in a medium/maximum security facility. You will coordinate actions, ensure safety, and monitor compliance with OSHA standards across buildings and public property.

The role requires supervisory experience in correctional or related fields, and certification through the SC Training Academy with completion of basic supervisory coursework within six months. Equal opportunity employer.