Lieutenant (#019929) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Lieutenant (#017377) MacDougall Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (BERKELEY) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$56,837 - $66,600
per year
Type
Closes
January 31, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of security staff at a minimum-security prison, ensuring the safety of inmates and property, and handling daily operations like inspections and conflict resolution.
It's a supervisory role focused on maintaining order and compliance in a correctional setting.
A good fit would be someone with experience in security or law enforcement who is reliable, fair, and ready to undergo training.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- One year of supervisory experience in a relevant field
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for the supervisory experience year-for-year
- Must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and complete the basic supervisory course within six months
- Ability to investigate complaints, arbitrate disputes, and ensure OSHA standards and cleanliness
Full Job Description
- Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in a minimum-security facility.
- Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
- Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
- Assists with all inmates counts for accuracy.
- Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
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.
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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