Lieutenant (#019561) Kershaw Correctional Inst, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor to oversee staff and inmate security in a medium security facility. The role includes ensuring building security, conducting routine checks for safety and OSHA compliance, and supporting inmate counts.

The position requires completion of SCDC basic training and may require certification and supervisory coursework within six months of entry. Equal opportunity employment is stated in the posting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry into the position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs security staff in a medium security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks of the units to ensure duties are performed safely and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmates and correctional staff.
• Assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute experience

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 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 be assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

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' 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.