Lieutenant (#018895) Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor to plan and direct the actions of the security staff in a medium security facility. You will oversee custody and control of inmates, and you will be responsible for the security of buildings and public property.

You will conduct routine checks, assist with inmate counts, and investigate complaints while ensuring OSHA standards are met. Successful completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training is required on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs security staff to oversee inmate custody and control.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of buildings and public property.
• Conducts routine unit checks to ensure staff perform duties safely and maintain OSHA standards.
• Assists with inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints, arbitrates disputes among inmates and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

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 a medium 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 inmates 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.

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

• A high school diploma and three (3) years' 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.