Lieutenant (#019332) Tyger River Correctional Institutional, Enoree (SPARTANBURG) Level 2

Summary

Correctional Officer

This position is recruited through SCDC Careers site only; you must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website to be considered as an applicant for this position. 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]

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 from your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Job Responsibilities

Supervises security staff at a medium security facility.

Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles in a medium facility.

Investigates complaints and violations, arbitrates disputes among Inmate population and correctional staff.

Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts; makes informal counts when required.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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:

• A high school diploma and three (3) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Job Description

Correctional Officer

This position is recruited through SCDC Careers site only; you must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website to be considered as an applicant for this position. 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]

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 from your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Job Responsibilities

Supervises security staff at a medium security facility.

Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles in a medium facility.

Investigates complaints and violations, arbitrates disputes among Inmate population and correctional staff.

Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts; makes informal counts when required.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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:

• A high school diploma and three (3) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.