Captain (#017726) 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

• A high school diploma.
• Six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate 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.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan (South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program) offering 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).
• 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.