Security Operations Captain & Duty Warden

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory security professional to lead and manage the security staff at a level 1b facility. You will direct duty activities, ensure compliance with policies, and coordinate security resources to maintain safety and order.

You will also train and counsel subordinates, handle inventories of weapons and equipment, and participate in rotational duty warden and DHO responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required with supervisory experience.
• Six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for supervisory experience year-for-year (associate and above = 2 years).
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

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.
• Ensures 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 leadership

Security/Corrections experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for supervisory experience

SCDC Training Academy certification

SCDC Basic Training (8 weeks)

Basic Supervisory Course (within 6 months)

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory security professional to lead and manage the security staff at a level 1b facility. You will direct duty activities, ensure compliance with policies, and coordinate security resources to maintain safety and order.

You will also train and counsel subordinates, handle inventories of weapons and equipment, and participate in rotational duty warden and DHO responsibilities.