Lieutenant (#014338) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (McCORMICK) Level 3

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a Security Supervisor, overseeing inmate security and staff performance in a medium/maximum security facility. This role requires a high school diploma, relevant experience, and commitment to safety and training standards to ensure a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in corrections or security, with one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Must complete SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
• Certification from the SCDC training academy required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs security staff actions.
• Investigates complaints and arbitrates disputes among inmates and staff.
• Assures compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Supervision

Conflict Resolution

Security Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or Related Field

Job description

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and directs the actionsof the security staff and oversees security, custody, and control ofinmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings andpublic property.
• Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensuresubordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, andthat cleanliness andOSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with allinmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations;arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

Must successfully complete eight (8) week 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
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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:
(Or an acceptable equivalency approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

• Three (3) years of 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.