Lieutenant (#011627) Camille Graham Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Lieutenant (#010511) McDougall Correctional Institution , Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$56,837 - $66,600
per year
Type
Closes
April 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lieutenant position at a South Carolina prison, focusing on supervising security, managing programs for incarcerated veterans, and ensuring safe operations for inmates and staff.
It involves overseeing daily routines, handling discipline, tracking veteran services, and preparing veterans for release.
A good fit would be someone with experience in corrections or security who is organized, fair, and committed to supporting veterans.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- One year of supervisory experience (or equivalent degree substitution)
- Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for required experience
- Must successfully complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy
- Must complete the basic supervisory course within six months of starting
- Ability to maintain documentation and track programmatic statistics
Full Job Description
- Exercises required supervision to ensure that the institution's building and all inmates and public property located therein and thereat are safely and properly secured at all times.
- Recommends disciplinary measures for infractions within limits of polices and initiates necessary program removal.
- Oversees all veteran applications and coordinate necessary transportation requests for available vacancies.
- Maintains necessary documentation and tracking of all incarcerated veteran programmatic statistics.
- Identifies available internal and external programmatic or VA specific needs.
- Prepares incarcerated veterans for successful release.
- Program's Lieutenant
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 high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
- A high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 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.
Qualifications
Additional Information
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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