Lieutenant (#014608) Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Lieutenant (#014778) Goodman Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$56,837 - $66,600
per year
Type
Closes
February 3, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lieutenant in a South Carolina prison, where you'll supervise officers, ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility, and manage inmate counts and daily operations.
It's ideal for someone with experience in corrections, security, or the military who wants to lead a team in a structured environment.
You'll need to complete training and handle both routine oversight and problem-solving tasks.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- One year of supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for supervisory experience (year for year)
- 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
- Conducts roll call; monitors officers on duty; instructs and explains rules, policies, and procedures.
- Assists in non-routine problems makes sanitation, safety and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.
- Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc., and proper supervision and control of inmates in the wards, recreation area, and on special detail.
- Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts.
- Makes informal counts when required.
- Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor.
- Evaluates officers' duty performance.
- Instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards.
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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.
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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