Associate Warden (#010349) Trenton Correctional Institution, Trenton (EDGEFIELD) Level 2

Responsibilities

• Schedules, directs, and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level two 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, issues 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.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: 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.

SCDC Minimum Requirements: A high diploma and ten (10) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment. A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for the overall experience on a year for year basis (associate = 2 years, bachelor's and above = 4 years). No substitution 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.