Security Operations Captain

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor to schedules, direct, and manage the security staff for a level 1b facility, ensuring perimeter and internal security. You will direct resources to maximize safety and prepare reports for chain-of-command.

The role requires a high school diploma, six years in related fields with two years in supervision, and SCDC basic training within six months. Equal opportunity employer; state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and six years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two years of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security staff engaged in the security operations of a level 1b facility.
• Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and Internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.
• Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.
• Ensure that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.
• Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
• Ensures the proper control, issues and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.
• Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed. Interviews and counsels' inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.
• Serves as the duty warden in rotation, and the DHO for the institution.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a security supervisor to schedules, direct, and manage the security staff for a level 1b facility, ensuring perimeter and internal security. You will direct resources to maximize safety and prepare reports for chain-of-command.

The role requires a high school diploma, six years in related fields with two years in supervision, and SCDC basic training within six months. Equal opportunity employer; state benefits apply.