Corrections Security Supervisor (Lieutenant)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a security supervisor for a medium security facility. You will plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff, overseeing inmate custody and ensuring safety across buildings and public property.

You will conduct routine inspections, assist with inmate counts, and investigate complaints, arbitration disputes within the inmate population and staff. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience year for 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.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the actions of the security staff and oversee the security, custody, and control of inmates in a medium security facility.
• Assume primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Perform routine unit checks to ensure duties are performed safely and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assist with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and violations; arbitrate disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (related field) may substitute for experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a security supervisor for a medium security facility. You will plan, coordinate, and direct the security staff, overseeing inmate custody and ensuring safety across buildings and public property.

You will conduct routine inspections, assist with inmate counts, and investigate complaints, arbitration disputes within the inmate population and staff. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required on hire.