Lieutenant (#017119) Leath Correctional Institution, Greenwood (GREENWOOD) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Lieutenant - Inst. Trainer (#013499) Evans Correctional Inst, Bennettsville (MARLBORO) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$56,837 - $66,600
per year
Type
Closes
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a Lieutenant who trains correctional staff at a South Carolina prison, handling orientations, lesson plans, schedules, and records to ensure everyone meets safety and certification standards.
It involves coordinating with the training academy and producing reports on employee progress.
A good fit would be someone with experience in corrections or security who enjoys teaching and organizing training programs.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma plus three years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one year supervisory
- Teaching/training experience: bachelor's degree plus one year, or associate's plus two years, or high school diploma plus three years
- Must complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year
- Must complete Training for Trainers (T4T) courses: Basic, Defensive Driving, Defensive Tactics, Incidents, ICSC for Corrections, Firearms, First Aid/CPR & AED, Less Lethal Munitions, and Respiratory Fit Testing
- Must pass physical agility assessment and maintain performance standards for T4Ts
- Must complete basic supervisory course within six months of hire
Full Job Description
Instruct SCDC lesson plans, enter classes in CRT, assist with any training done at the institution with training aids and other equipment.
Assure all new employees receive institutional orientation and e-learning prior to shift assignments.
Keep training records of all employees and assist with management, review and training policies.
Maintain contact with the training academy concerning new employee orientation and basic training.
Keep abreast of security employee’s certification dates and driving authorizations.
Assist with leave and attendance, overtime complications and institutional tours for new security employees.
Set training schedules annually for all security and set an annual schedule for employees to complete defensive driving requirements.
Maintain an unauthorized driving list/draw weapon list.
Produce monthly institutional training reports.
Maintain class rosters.
Attend SCDCTA meetings regarding institutional training and new implementations regarding training.
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.
Required teaching/training experience:
- A bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year teaching/training experience.
OR
- An associate's degree plus two (2) years teaching/training experience.
OR
- A high school diploma plus three (3) years teaching /training experience.
Must successfully acquire a Commercial's Driver's License (CDL) within one year and successfully complete the following Training for Trainers T4T courses: Basic, Defensive Driving, Defensive Tactics, Incidents, Incident Command System for Corrections (ICSC) for Corrections, Firearms, First Aid/CPR & AED, Less Lethal Munitions, and Respiratory Fit Testing.
Must successfully complete a physical agility assessment and maintain performance stands for all T4Ts.
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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