Lieutenant (#011220) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center (RICHLAND) Level 1

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Security Supervisor for a minimum-security facility. You will oversee security personnel and ensure custody and control of inmates while maintaining safety and order.

Key duties include unit inspections, assisting with inmate counts, investigating complaints, arbitrating disputes, and serving as Shift Captain when needed. Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training are required after hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, with one year of supervisory experience.
• 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 actions.
• Oversee security, custody, and control of inmates in assigned unit(s).
• Perform routine unit checks to ensure safety, cleanliness, and OSHA standards.
• Assist with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigate complaints and arbitrate disputes among inmates and staff.
• Act as Shift Captain in the supervisor's absence.

Skills

Staff supervision

Inmate supervision

Security operations

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody, and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a minimum-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.
• Acts as Shift Captain in his/her absence.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services [phone] [e-mail]

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

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

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.