Lieutenant (#018973) Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Lieutenant - Front Gate (#019487) BRR Security Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
RICHLAND, South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$56,837 - $66,600
per year
Type
Closes
February 13, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supervising the main gate at a correctional facility, ensuring smooth and secure operations for staff, visitors, and vendors while training team members and responding to emergencies.
It's a leadership role in a high-security environment, perfect for someone with experience in corrections or security who thrives in fast-paced, responsible positions.
Candidates should be reliable, good at following rules, and comfortable handling on-call duties.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
- One year of supervisory experience (or equivalent degree substitution)
- Certification from SCDC Training Academy
- Successful completion of basic supervisory course within six months
- Eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Ability to maintain instructor certifications (T4T or similar)
Full Job Description
- Serves as supervisor for the Broad River Complex Main Gate.
- Instructs and monitors subordinates in secure and efficient daily operations.
- Ensures that Broad River Main Gate is staffed properly and all agency policies and procedures are adhered to concerning employees, visitors and vendors.
- Conducts training in all areas that incumbent has T4T or instructor certifications.
- Maintain instructor certifications or re-certifies as required.
- Provide security and advance tactical escorts/transports when necessary, or as directed by Director of Division of Security or designee.
- Serves as on-call official on a rotating schedule, and responds to institutional emergencies/escapes when needed or as directed.
- Assists and supports the Division of Security with institutional security audits, special projects and assignments as necessary.
- Serves as ESHO back up for Division of Security.
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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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