Captain (#014301) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND) L1

Responsibilities

• Schedules, directs, and manages the employment and duty activities of a security staff engaged in the security operations of a level 1b 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 aligns with state laws and agency policies.
• Ensures the proper control, issuance, 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.
• Serves as the duty warden in rotation and as the DHO for the institution.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience year-for-year (associate degree and above = 2 years).
• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

State of South Carolina minimum requirements: A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.