Corrections Security Lieutenant

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff in a medium‑security facility, ensuring custody and control of inmates. You will oversee security for all buildings and public property and perform routine unit inspections for safety and OSHA compliance.

Additionally, you will assist with inmate counts, investigate complaints and disputes, and coordinate with correctional staff.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma and 3 years in correctional, security, military, or police work with 1 year supervisory experience.
• Degree may substitute for supervisory experience year-for-year (associate and above = 1 year).
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct security staff and oversee custody and control of inmates in a medium security facility.
• Assume primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Perform routine unit inspections to ensure staff safety and OSHA standards.
• Assist with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and disputes among inmates and staff.
• Position will be assigned to Operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Inmate counts

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Criminal justice degree may substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff in a medium‑security facility, ensuring custody and control of inmates. You will oversee security for all buildings and public property and perform routine unit inspections for safety and OSHA compliance.

Additionally, you will assist with inmate counts, investigate complaints and disputes, and coordinate with correctional staff.