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Captain (#017310) Camille Graham Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 2

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$72–85K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
$72–85K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification By SCDC Training Academy

Job overview

The Captain oversees security shift operations at a Level 2 correctional facility, directing staff, enforcing perimeter and internal security measures, preparing required reports, and ensuring institutional property is secured. The role includes training, evaluating, and counseling subordinates, managing weapons and equipment, and conducting inmate interviews to maintain safety and compliance with state laws and agency policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervisory ExperienceCorrectional OperationsSecurity OperationsMilitary and Police ExperienceReport PreparationTraining and DevelopmentWeapons and Equipment ControlInmate Interviewing

Qualifications

High School DiplomaSix Years Experience in Correctional, Security, Military, or Police WorkTwo Years Supervisory ExperienceDegree in Criminal Justice or Related FieldCertification by SCDC Training Academy

Full job description

  • Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level two facility.

  • Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and Internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.

  • Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.

  • Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.

  • Ensure that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.

  • Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.

  • Ensures proper control, issues and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.

  • Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.

  • Interviews and counsels’ inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.

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 [email protected]

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 six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  • A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 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.

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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