Captain (#010910) Turbeville Correctional Inst, Turbeville (CLARENDON) Level 2

About the role

Schedules, directs, and manages the employment and duty activities of security shift personnel engaged in the security operations of a level two facility. Serves as the on-call official and must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.
• Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance aligns with state laws and agency policies.
• Ensures 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Certification by the SCDC Training Academy and successful completion of the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience. A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience year-for-year (associate and above = 2 years).

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Eligibility to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs, such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies).
• Additional benefits may include:
  • Dental, vision, term life insurance, and long-term disability.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Holiday leave.
  • Discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.