Captain (#019550) Kershaw Correctional Inst, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Captain (#014906) MacDougall Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$71,047 - $83,400
per year
Type
Closes
February 14, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a Captain at a South Carolina prison, where you'll oversee security teams, manage daily operations to keep the facility safe, and ensure staff follow rules and policies.
It's ideal for someone with experience leading teams in high-stakes environments like corrections, law enforcement, or the military, who can handle supervision, training, and quick decision-making under pressure.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Six years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- Two years of supervisory experience in a relevant field
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for supervisory experience (year for year, associate's or above counts as 2 years)
- Must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy
- Must successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six months of hire
Full Job Description
- Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift.
- Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.
- Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.
- Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.
- Ensures that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.
- Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
- Ensures the proper control, issue, and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.
- Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.
- Interviews and counsels inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.
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:
Recruiting and Employment Services
803-896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Recruiting and Employment Services
803-896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
- A high school diploma and six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 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.
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.
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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