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

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Supervisor to oversee security operations in a correctional facility. This role involves planning and directing security staff, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of inmates, and conducting investigations into incidents. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in correctional or security roles, including supervisory capacity, to effectively manage facility operations and staff.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in correctional or security work, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy within six months.
• High school diploma and relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security staff and control of inmates in a secure facility.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Investigate complaints and resolve disputes among inmates and staff.

Skills

Supervision

Security Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

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.