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

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department in South Carolina is seeking a Security Supervisor for its correctional facility. The position involves overseeing security operations, ensuring inmate safety, and maintaining standards of cleanliness and order. Candidates must possess significant experience in security or law enforcement, along with leadership capabilities, to manage staff effectively and address any issues that arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Three years in a relevant field plus one year of supervisory experience.
• Certification by SCDC training academy required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the actions of security staff.
• Ensures security, custody, and control of inmates.
• Investigates complaints and arbitrates disputes.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Crisis Management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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 medium/maximum 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 inmate 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.

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Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.
  
  

Additional Comments

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.