About the role
Job Responsibilities
- Under general supervision of the warden, the incumbent will assist in the daily planning and coordination of the institutional operations including security, administration and support for the institution.
- This includes Directors at SCDC Headquarters.
- Supervises security, custody, and control of inmates, counseling them as necessary.
- Serves as duty warden and in the capacity of the warden during his/her absence.
- Supervises the implementation and executing of laws, policies, rules and regulations, as well as operating procedures including OSHA regulations.
- Writes policies and procedures for a Level II institution.
- Prepares (writes) various reports, special studies and staff papers, including recommendations relating to proposed changes in policies, operating procedures, rules, regulations and laws.
- Supervises maintaining the sanitation of the institution, buildings, property etc.
- 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
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
- A high school diploma and ten (10) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, which must include five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.
- A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience.
- Associate degree may substitute for 2 years of overall experience.
- No substitutions for supervisory experience.
- 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 Comments
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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