Division Director (#017687) Classification & Inmate Records, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level leadership and oversight of the Agency’s Central Classification and Inmate Records functions, ensuring the effective administration of inmate classification, housing assignments, transfers, records, sentence calculations, reception and evaluation, and related correctional programs.
• Directs statewide classification and restrictive housing processes; oversees Central Reception and Evaluation Centers; ensures compliance with applicable Agency policies, state and federal laws, standards, and court requirements; and coordinates with courts, legal officials, correctional institutions, and other stakeholders regarding inmate custody and records matters.
• Provides strategic direction and supervision to classification and records personnel, develops and implements policies and procedures, oversees staff training and performance, and ensures the timely and accurate delivery of critical inmate management services.
• Participates in agency-wide planning and decision-making on complex correctional and statutory matters and represents the Agency in legal proceedings as required.
• Position requires travel.

Requirements

• State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
• SCDC Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections, public administration, social sciences, business administration, and ten years of progressively responsible experience in corrections, including five years of supervisory/management experience. Must possess demonstrated knowledge of correctional classification systems, inmate housing and custody assignments, sentence administration, reentry programs, applicable laws and regulations, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures.