Associate Warden (#014564) Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily planning and coordination of institutional operations including security, administration, and support for the institution (includes Directors at SCDC Headquarters).
• Supervise security, custody, and control of inmates, counseling them as necessary.
• Serve as duty warden and act in the capacity of the warden during his/her absence.
• Supervise the implementation and execution of laws, policies, rules, regulations, and operating procedures, including OSHA regulations.
• Write policies and procedures for a Level II institution.
• Prepare various reports, special studies, and staff papers, including recommendations relating to proposed changes in policies, operating procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Supervise maintaining the sanitation of the institution, buildings, property, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.
• 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 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 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 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.

Benefits

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.

Insurance Benefits: 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.

Retirement Benefits: 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.

Workplace Benefits: 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.