Lieutenant (#017388) Livesay Correctional Institution, Spartanburg (SPARTANBURG) Level 1

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Security Supervisor responsible for overseeing the security staff and ensuring the safety of inmates in a minimum security facility. Candidates should have three years of relevant experience, and a high school diploma. Successful completion of SCDC Basic Training is required upon hire. This role includes planning, coordinating, and directing security actions, as well as investigating complaints.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work including one year of supervisory experience.
• Certification by the SCDC Training Academy required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct actions of security staff in a minimum security facility.
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and OSHA standards.
• Investigate complaints and arbitrates disputes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Correctional experience

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of the inmates in a minimum 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 of 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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Minimum 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.

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.