Lieutenant (#013628) Broad River Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody, and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.
• Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property.
• Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely, and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.
• Assists with all inmate counts for accuracy.
• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Three (3) years’ 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 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

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan (401(k) and 457 options).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies).
• Other benefits may include:
  • Dental, vision, term life insurance, and long-term disability.
  • 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 the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.