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 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 and relevant experience (State of South Carolina minimum requirement). 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, including one (1) year of supervisory experience (SCDC minimum requirement).
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate degree or above counts as 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).
• 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).
• Opportunity to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 options).
• 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.
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more.
• Note: Benefits apply to most state employees; temporary grant and time‑limited positions may have different eligibility – check with the hiring agency.