Lieutenant (#014904) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (McCormick) 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 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 inmates 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 and relevant experience (State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements).
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• A high school diploma and three (3) years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience (SCDC Minimum Requirements).
• 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.
• Must successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.