Associate Warden (#015957) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Associate Warden (#013237) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$94,000 - $96,309
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an assistant manager at a prison work release center, where you'll help oversee programs that prepare inmates for life after release, like education and counseling, while coordinating with outside groups and maintaining the facility.
It's a hands-on leadership role involving policy writing, reporting, and being on call for emergencies.
A good fit would be someone with strong supervisory skills in corrections or security, who is organized and committed to rehabilitation efforts.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and 10 years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including 5 years of supervisory experience in corrections
- Bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience; associate degree for 2 years
- No substitutions allowed for the required supervisory experience
- Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within 6 months
- Successful completion of 8 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Ability to write policies, procedures, reports, and recommendations for institutional changes
Full Job Description
- Under the general supervision of the Warden.
- The incumbent will assist in managing, planning, implementation and coordination of ongoing services in the agency's centralized pre-release program, which will include supervision of educational services, chaplaincy, volunteer services and human services/clinical counselors.
- Coordinates with other divisions and outside agencies to ensure inmates in the pre-release program have access to available services and programs to assist them in their transition back into the community.
- Supervises maintenance and sanitation in assigned areas.
- Serves as on-call official on a rotating basis.
- Writes policies and procedures for a level 1 institution.
- Prepares (writes) various reports, special studies and staff papers, including recommendations relating to proposed changes in policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws.
- Other duties as required
Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
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:
A high school diploma and ten (10) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, which must include five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.
A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience.
Associate degree may substitute for 2 years of overall experience.
No substitutions for supervisory experience.
Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
Qualifications
Additional Information
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.
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