Lieutenant (#012908) Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

Under limited supervision, instructs inmates in an established vocational training program in horse care and stable management according to established curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all pasture lands and buildings are properly maintained, including mowing, fence maintenance, and other required areas.
• Conduct sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
• Ensure horses receive proper medical care, including vaccinations and medications as needed; administer minor medical care.
• Order supplies and feed as needed.
• Maintain proper logs and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Monitor the area to ensure security and safety of the stable and surrounding areas.
• Interview, select, and supervise inmates assigned to the program.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three (3) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 year).
• 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.
• Retirement and savings plan options (defined benefit and defined contribution plans).
• Voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan (South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program with 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 insurance benefits, including dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and 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.