Lieutenant Palmer Pre-Release Center, Florence; FLORENCE) Level 1

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinate and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees the security, custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a minimum-security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security, sanitation, safety for all buildings, buildings contents, grounds and vehicles.
• Conducts routine check of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all inmate counts.
• Investigates complaints and violations.
• Arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
• Will serve as an on-call official on a rotating basis.

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 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.