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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a security supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct the actions of the security staff in a medium security facility. You will oversee security, custody and control of inmates and ensure OSHA standards are met.

The role includes routine unit checks and assisting with inmate counts, with assignment to the Restricted Housing Unit (RHU). Successful candidates must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire, hold a high school diploma, and meet the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work with one year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 year).
• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks to ensure duties are performed properly and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and staff.
• Assigned to Restricted Housing Unit (RHU).

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for required 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.