Lieutenant - AST (K-9) (#011958) Agency Search Team, Columbia (RICHLAND

Resume requested but not required.

• Conducts unannounced searches in conjunction with Agency Search Team of SCDC institutions.
• Responsible for care of assigned K-9, to include feeding, grooming and overall safety.
• Provides weekly intelligence to Director of Division of Security involving institutions assigned area of coverage.
• Assists with locating escaped inmates on an as-needed basis.
• Prepares reports and other documentation for court proceedings if needed.
• Maintains assigned state vehicle and equipment in accordance with agency policy.
• Provides assistance to agency search team and responds to institutional emergencies providing support to Rapid Response Team as directed.
• May be required to respond after hours.

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.

• 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 and agency approved k9 handler certification school 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.