Lieutenant- Staff Resource (#019862) McCormick Corr Inst, McCormick (McCormick) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Lieutenant - Cert Commander (#013422) Lieber Corr Inst, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$58,541 - $66,600
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lieutenant leading a certified emergency response team in a South Carolina prison, focusing on handling high-risk situations like inmate disturbances, hostage crises, and crowd control using non-lethal methods to keep everyone safe.
It involves quick decision-making, team coordination, and gathering intelligence on potential threats.
A good fit would be someone with correctional or security experience who thrives in intense, fast-paced environments and has leadership skills.
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 in criminal justice or related field)
- Certification by the SCDC Training Academy
- Successful completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Completion of basic supervisory course within six months of starting
- Ability to respond to high-risk incidents including barricades, hostages, and cell extractions
- Experience in intelligence gathering and tactical planning
Full Job Description
Under general supervision:- Takes action as a Correctional Emergency Response Team member to contain and control the immediate crisis area on an incident and, if necessary, regains control of the area by non-lethal force.
- Isolate, control and quell disturbances/incidents that are the beyond the control of an institutional A or B level response.
- Respond to incidents of barricaded inmates or hostage situations.
- Respond to incidents of inmates refusing to lockdown or other crowd control scenarios.
- Respond to other situations as directed, which involve an exceptionally high risk or special need, and may require tactical planning and action which would enhance the safety of staff and offenders.
- Escort inmates displaying assaultive behavior inside the facility.
- Acts as a member of high-risk cell extractions team.
- Gathers intelligence while conducting any duties in the institution to provide to the Intelligence Supervisor or Contraband Supervisor.
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 based on 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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