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Major (#010616) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$81,704 - $96,000

per year

Type

Closes

February 20, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a Major overseeing daily operations at a minimum-security reentry center in South Carolina, where you'll manage staff, ensure facility security, and handle inmate discipline and counseling.

It's ideal for someone with experience in corrections or security who enjoys leading teams and maintaining order in a structured environment.

The role involves shift scheduling, inspections, and being on call for emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Eight years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work
  • Four years of supervisory experience in a relevant field
  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for up to four years of supervisory experience
  • Successful completion of eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
  • Certification by SCDC training academy and completion of basic supervisory course within six months
  • Ability to work on-call weekends and holidays

Full Job Description

  • Schedules, directs, and supervises daily operations and activities of uniformed staff in a minimum-security facility.
  • Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.
  • Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.
  • With minimum supervision, guided by written policy and procedure, allocates officers and resources to various duty shifts and functional areas.
  • Conducts inspections of institutional facilities and equipment.
  • Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
  • Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.
  • Interviews and counsels' inmates to ensure maximum safety and security.
  • Serves as responsible authority for inmate disciplinary actions.
  • Ensures inmates maintain high standards of cleanliness and personal grooming.
  • Prepares a variety of security related reports.
  • Serves as on-call official and Duty Warden on weekends and holiday rotation.
  • Other duties as required.

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:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.


SCDC Minimum Requirements:

  • A high school diploma and eight (8) years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include four (4) year of supervisory experience.

  • A degree in criminal Justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 years). bachelor's and above = 4 years).

  • 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5231552