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Captain (#014301) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND) L1

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$71–83K/yrPosted 4 days agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$71–83K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

SCDC Training Academy Certification

Job overview

The Captain oversees security staff at a Level 1b correctional facility, directing duty activities, ensuring perimeter and internal security, and managing reports and resources to maintain safety of institutional buildings and state property.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SupervisionTrainingSecurity OperationsReport PreparationResource AllocationWeapons ControlInmate Interviewing

Qualifications

High School DiplomaSix Years Experience in Correctional Security Military or Police WorkTwo Years Supervisory ExperienceDegree in Criminal Justice or Related FieldSCDC Training Academy Certification

Full job description

  • Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security staff engaged in the security operations of a level 1b 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 the 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.

  • Serves as the duty warden in rotation, and the DHO for the institution.

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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