Associate Warden (#013237) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1
State of South Carolina
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Associate Warden (#015957) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$108,054 - $110,755
per year
Type
Closes
April 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an Associate Warden at a maximum-security prison in South Carolina, where you'll help run the facility by overseeing security, inmate programs, staff, and daily operations, and step in for the head warden when needed.
It's a leadership role focused on enforcing rules, maintaining safety, and supporting inmate welfare.
A good fit would be someone with strong supervisory experience in corrections, law enforcement, or the military, who is organized, fair, and committed to rehabilitation and security.
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 successfully complete 8 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within 6 months
- Ability to enforce policies, laws, and OSHA regulations in a maximum-security environment
Full Job Description
- Assists in daily planning and coordination of the institutional operations including security, administration, and support for the institution, to include central office coordination.
- Supervises security, custody, control, programs, welfare, and morale services for inmates.
- Counsels with inmates as necessary.
- Serves in capacity of Warden during his/her absence.
- Supervises the implementation and executing of laws, policies, rules, and regulations, as well as operating procedures including OSHA regulations.
- Enforces policies and procedures for a maximum-security institution.
- Prepares (writes) various reports, special studies, and staff papers, including recommendations relating to proposed changes in policies, operating procedures, rules regulations and laws.
- Supervises maintenance of the institution's buildings, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Warden.
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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.
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 informationSupplemental 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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