Lieutenant (#012946) Camille Graham Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 2
Richland County, SCFull-time$58–68K/yrPosted todayStill listed today
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Job overview
Under general supervision, the Lieutenant plans and directs security staff and oversees inmate security, custody, and control in assigned units of a medium- or maximum-security facility. The role includes responsibility for building and public-property security, checking staff performance and safety, assisting with inmate counts, and investigating complaints and violations. Candidates must meet the stated education and experience requirements and complete required SCDC training.
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Full job description
- Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.
- Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property.
- Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinates 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.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,630 open Security jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$58–68K/yr
- US median$130–204K/yr871 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $63K, is 62% below the US median midpoint ($168K) — in the lowest quarter of Security salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Security jobs in South Carolina and 1,630 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Security postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,082 postings).
- Education
- 443 of the 1,630 open Security jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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