Captain Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia; RICHLAND Level 3

Responsibilities

• Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level three facility.
• Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.
• Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.
• Ensures that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.
• Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
• Ensures the proper control, issue, and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.
• Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.
• Interviews and counsels inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.

• A high school diploma and six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and be certified by the SCDC Training Academy.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 years).

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