Associate Warden Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert; SUMTER) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the warden, the incumbent will assist in the daily planning and coordination of the institutional operations including security, administration and support for the institution.
• This includes Directors at SCDC Headquarters.
• Supervises security, custody, and control of inmates, counseling them as necessary.
• Serves as duty warden and in the capacity of the warden during his/her absence.
• Supervises the implementation and executing of laws, policies, rules and regulations, as well as operating procedures including OSHA regulations.
• Writes policies and procedures for a Level II institution.
• Prepares (writes) various reports, special studies and staff papers, including recommendations relating to proposed changes in policies, operating procedures, rules, regulations and laws.
• Supervises maintaining the sanitation of the institution, buildings, property etc.
• Other duties as required.

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

A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

• A high school diploma and ten (10) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, which must include five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience.
• Associate degree may substitute for 2 years of overall experience.
• No substitutions for supervisory experience.
• 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

The state of South Carolina 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.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.