Director, Inmate Classification & Records – Strategic Oversight

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks an executive leader to oversee the Agency’s Central Classification and Inmate Records functions, ensuring effective administration of inmate classification, housing assignments, transfers, records, sentence calculations, reception and evaluation, and related correctional programs.

The role directs statewide processes, ensures compliance with laws and court requirements, coordinates with courts and correctional institutions, and travels

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in corrections, including five years of supervisory/management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of correctional classification systems, inmate housing and custody assignments, sentence administration, reentry programs, applicable laws and regulations, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level leadership and oversight of the Agency’s Central Classification and Inmate Records functions.
• Directs statewide classification and restrictive housing processes; oversees Central Reception and Evaluation Centers; ensures compliance with laws, standards, and court requirements; coordinates with courts, legal officials, correctional institutions, and stakeholders.
• Provides strategic direction and supervision to classification and records personnel, develops policies and procedures, oversees staff training and performance, and ensures timely delivery of inmate management services.
• Participates in agency-wide planning and decision-making on complex correctional matters and represents the Agency in legal proceedings as required.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy development

Staff training

Stakeholder coordination

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Business Administration

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks an executive leader to oversee the Agency’s Central Classification and Inmate Records functions, ensuring effective administration of inmate classification, housing assignments, transfers, records, sentence calculations, reception and evaluation, and related correctional programs.

The role directs statewide processes, ensures compliance with laws and court requirements, coordinates with courts and correctional institutions, and travels