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

• Bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience (State of South Carolina minimum).
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections, public administration, social sciences, or business administration.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in corrections, including five years of supervisory/management experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits).
• Vision, term life insurance, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement and savings plan options (defined benefit and defined contribution plans).
• Option to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plans).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to some state agencies).
• 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.