Unit Lieutenant — Corrections Security Leader

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Unit Lieutenant to supervise security staff and oversee custody and control of inmates in a medium/maximum security facility. You will coordinate security operations and ensure safety and order across assigned units.

The role requires completion of SCDCBasic Training within eight weeks of hire, with eligibility for SCDC certification. A high school diploma is required; higher degrees may substitute for experience where allowed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• SCDC requires 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security for 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 count for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
• This position will be assigned as a Unit Lieutenant.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

SCDC training academy certification

Basic supervisory course within six months

Criminal Justice degree substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a Unit Lieutenant to supervise security staff and oversee custody and control of inmates in a medium/maximum security facility. You will coordinate security operations and ensure safety and order across assigned units.

The role requires completion of SCDCBasic Training within eight weeks of hire, with eligibility for SCDC certification. A high school diploma is required; higher degrees may substitute for experience where allowed.