Lieutenant (#016173) Evans Correctional Inst., Bennettsville (MARLBORO) Level 2

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Lieutenant for the Evans Correctional Institution. This role involves overseeing security operations, managing staff, and ensuring the safety of inmates. Candidates should have relevant experience and supervisory skills, with a commitment to maintaining high standards in correctional facilities.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in correctional/security/military/police work.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Must complete SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates actions of security staff and oversees custody of inmates.
• Conducts routine checks to ensure staff performance and compliance with standards.
• Investigates complaints and arbitrates disputes among staff and inmates.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Security management

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Criminal Justice

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• 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 inmates count for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
  
  

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 inmates count 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:

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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 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.
  
  

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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