Lieutenant (#015529) Allendale Correctional Institution, Fairfax (ALLENDALE) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a Security Supervisor for a medium/maximum security facility. This role involves overseeing staff actions, ensuring safety protocols are upheld, and addressing inmate issues. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience in corrections, military, or police work, complemented by a strong educational background in Criminal Justice. Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to maintain facility standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in correctional or security work with one year supervisory.
• Certification by the SCDC training academy is required.
• Must complete SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs actions of security staff in a correctional facility.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Investigates complaints and arbitrates disputes.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Conflict resolution

Security protocol knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in a medium/maximum security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of 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) weeks 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 be substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalency as 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.