Lieutenant (#019537) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Utility Lieutenant to plan, coordinate and direct the actions of the security staff, overseeing custody and control of inmates in a medium/maximum facility. The role ensures security for buildings and public property, performs routine unit checks, and assists with inmate counts.

Requirements include a high school diploma; three years in correctional or related fields with supervisory experience; SCDC training certification and completion of

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree may substitute for experience.
• Three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work; supervisory experience preferred.
• SCDC Training Academy certification and basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct security staff actions; oversee security, custody and control of inmates.
• Ensure security of all buildings and public property; conduct routine unit inspections.
• Assist with inmate counts; investigate complaints and disputes; arbitrate inmate-corrections staff issues.
• Serve as Utility Lieutenant as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute

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 inmates counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among Inmate population and correctional staff.
• This position will function as a Utility Lieutenant

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

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 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.