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Lieutenant (#018865) Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2
Jasper County, SCFull-time$58–68K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 1w ago
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Under general supervision, the Lieutenant plans, coordinates, and directs security staff and oversees the security, custody, and control of inmates in a medium-security facility. The role is assigned to the Yard and includes responsibility for facility buildings and public property, routine checks of staff duties and safety, inmate counts, and investigating complaints and violations. The position requires correctional, security, military, or police experience, including supervisory experience, with specified education substitutions.
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- Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in a medium-security facility.
- Assumes primary responsibility for security of all buildings and public property.
- Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
- Assists with all inmates counts for accuracy.
- Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
- Position will be assigned to Yard.
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 experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience. SCDC Minimum Requirements:
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A high school diploma and three (3) years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
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A degree in criminal Justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 year).
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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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