Detention Center Captain

Richland County; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government is seeking a seasoned corrections lieutenant to lead security and operations within its detention facilities. The role emphasizes staff supervision, safety audits, and efficient transport of detainees, with a focus on adherence to established protocols.

Candidates must have an associate degree, 7 years in corrections, 3–5 years in leadership, and certifications from SC CJ Academy; a valid driver’s license is required, and national certifications should be pursued

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Seven (7) years of experience in a correctional environment, including 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity as a lieutenant or higher, overseeing a detainee population of 500+.
• Experience working in a detention facility is required.
• Must possess Jail Officer and Jail Management certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must meet ACA, AJA, NSA, or NIJO national certification within one year of hire.
• NCIC certification desired.
• Must possess Class II officer certification or be able to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties using the computer and telephone; handles correspondence and memorandums; orders necessary supplies each week; and completes weekly work schedules.
• Supervises assigned staff; completes/reviews staff evaluations; attends Command Staff meetings; and medical and mental health transports.
• Ensures inspections and spot checks of safety and security functions; makes sure personnel follow protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership in corrections

Detention facility experience

Staff supervision

Communication

Detainee population management

Education

Associate degree

Jail Officer certification

Jail Management certification

ACA/AJA/NSA/NIJO national certification

SC CJ Academy Class II officer certification

NCIC certification

Driver's license

Tools

Police vehicles

Detention equipment

Job description

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs administrative duties using the computer and telephone; handles correspondence and memorandums; orders necessary supplies each week; and completes weekly work schedules.
• Supervises assigned staff; completes/reviews staff evaluations; attends Command Staff meetings; and medical and mental health transports.
• Ensures inspections and spot checks of safety and security functions; makes sure personnel follow protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

• Requires an associate’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience within a correctional environment is required, including at least three to five (3-5) years in a leadership or managerial capacity as a lieutenant or higher, overseeing a detainee population of two hundred (500) or more.
• Experience working in a detention facility is required.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Must possess and maintain Jail Officer and Jail Management certification from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must meet other requirements as set forth in applicable South Carolina statutes and regulations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a national certification from ACA, AJA, NSA, or NIJO within one (1) year of hire.
• NCIC certification desired.
• Must possess Class II officer certification or be able to obtain certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience within a correctional environment is required, including at least three to five (3-5) years in a leadership or managerial capacity as a lieutenant or higher, overseeing a detainee population of two hundred (500) or more.
• Experience working in a detention facility is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

• Data Involvement: Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
• People Involvement: Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with detainees, staff, and the public.
• Involvement with Things: Requires leading, operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as police vehicles and equipment, firearms. Involves operations of limited scope.
• Reasoning Requirements: Requires performing skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving.
• Mathematical Requirements: Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages.
• Language Requirements: Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
• Mental Requirements: Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and require intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
• Judgments and Decisions: Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on a service or product; works in a fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Richland County Government.

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.