Lieutenant Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia; RICHLAND) Level 3

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 Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) maximum.
• Maintain security of all RHU MAX building and property
• Maintain a logbook of all incidents occurring during shift.
• Supervise the use, accountability, and control of keys and other related security equipment
• Performs security and post checks.
• Monitor the operation of the control room.
• Direct and supervise an inspection program to detect and correct deficiencies in security, safety, sanitation, and maintenance of RHU MAX.
• Instruct, train, assigned, and monitor officers and other security staff under area of responsibility.
• Ensure medical referral is provided to all inmates when needed and to correctional employees under emergency conditions.
• Personally check all RHU MAX cells on a daily basis where inmates are confined and properly document.
• Ensure the RHU MAX maintains a high state of cleanliness and sanitation at all times.
• Be familiar with SCDC policy/procedures.
• This position is for Substantiated Security Risk Unit (SSR).

State of South Carolina

Minimum Requirements:

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.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting and flexible work schedules

• health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

• defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more.

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.