Lieutenant (#013656) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security, custody and control of inmates in a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) maximum.
• Maintain security of all RHU MAX building and property
• Maintain a logbook of all incidents occurring during shift.
• Supervise the use, accountability, and control of keys and other related security equipment
• Performs security and post checks.
• Monitor the operation of the control room.
• Direct and supervise an inspection program to detect and correct deficiencies in security, safety, sanitation, and maintenance of RHU MAX.
• Instruct, train, assigned, and monitor officers and other security staff under area of responsibility.
• Ensure medical referral is provided to all inmates when needed and to correctional employees under emergency conditions.
• Personally check all RHU MAX cells on a daily basis where inmates are confined and properly document.
• Ensure the RHU MAX maintains a high state of cleanliness and sanitation at all times.
• Be familiar with SCDC policy/procedures.
• This position is for Substantiated Security Risk Unit (SSR). Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• SCDC Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three (3) years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience. A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 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.