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Posted: April 14, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Asst. Deputy Director - Operations (#011310) Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Salary

$162,073 - $162,073

per year

Closes

April 22, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping to oversee the daily operations of South Carolina's prison system, including managing staff, ensuring safety and security for over 23,000 inmates across 28 facilities, and handling emergencies or public concerns.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in corrections management who is comfortable leading teams, making quick decisions in high-pressure situations, and communicating with officials and the public.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of responsible administrative/management experience in a correctional environment, or equivalent with associate degree (10 years) or high school diploma (12 years)
  • At least 6 years in supervisory roles within corrections
  • Preferred: 2 years of upper-level management experience
  • Ability to conduct inspections on operations, sanitation, and safety in prisons
  • Skills in responding to emergencies, including inmate escapes and apprehensions
  • Experience in policy development, review, and implementation
  • Proficiency in supervising disciplinary systems and managing inmate activities, transfers, and communications

Full Job Description

  • Assist with the management for the secure and orderly operation of the state's 28 institutions housing over 23,000 inmates.
  • Assist with the direction/management of a security workforce of more than 2400 staff as it relates to correctional practices.
  • Conduct routine inspections of the state's prisons regarding operations, sanitation, safety, etc.
  • Respond to requests/concerns from legislators, local officials and citizens.
  • Represent the agency as required.
  • Coordinate inmate group activity, movement, security, transfers and mass releases.
  • Participate in policy development/review/implementation.
  • Respond to emergency situations and actively participate/assist with inmate escape and apprehension.
  • Confer, personally, by phone, and through correspondence with inmates and families concerning assignments, custody, disciplinaries, etc.
  • Responsible for daily office management as it relates to review of all correspondence/responses.
  • Directly supervise 9 hearing officers responsible for administering the inmate disciplinary system.
Working hours may vary.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.



SCDC Minimum Requirements:
  • A bachelor's degree and eight (8) years responsible administrative/management experience in a correctional environment.

OR

  • Associate degree and ten (10) years responsible administrative/management experience in a correctional environment.

OR

  • A high school diploma and twelve (12) years responsible administrative/management experience in a correctional environment.

Experience must include six (6) years in supervisory roles.

Qualifications

Prefer two years of upper level management experience.

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, 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5305260