Warden (#015502) Allendale Correctional Institution, Fairfax (ALLENDALE) Level 2

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a highly qualified individual to manage operations at Allendale Correctional Institution. This supervisory role includes ensuring inmate security, managing staff safety, and implementing effective programs within legal and policy frameworks. Candidates must possess extensive experience in correctional management and be prepared to complete mandatory training upon hire.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• 6 years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.
• Certification from SCDC training academy required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative and security operations at the institution.
• Implement programs for inmates.
• Respond to disturbances within the institution.

Skills

Security Management

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, manages, and is responsible for all administrative, security, safety, welfare, and programmatic missions and activities for Allendale Correctional Institution.
• Ensures inmates assigned to medium custody are secured and held in custody until released by proper authority.
• Ensures the safety of all assigned employees.
• Plans and implements programs for the inmates assigned to the institution.
• Responds to and coordinates efforts relating to disturbances within the institution.
• Ensures that Institutional operations and programs are conducted in accordance with state laws, SCDC policy and good management practices and that these functions are carried out in a cost-effective manner.

Must successfully complete eight (8) week SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
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State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:
(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resource).

• Twelve (12) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including six (6) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.

• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for up to 1/2 of required supervisory experience (associate = 2 years, bachelor's and above = 3 years).

• 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.