Lieutenant Ridgeland Correctional Inst, Ridgeland; JASPER Level 2

Job Responsibilities

• 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 inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
• Position will be assigned to the cafeteria.

• A high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience (associate and above = 1 year).
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the SCDC Basic Supervisory Course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

• A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.