Lieutenant (#016887) Leath Correctional Institution, Greenwood (GREENWOOD) Level 2

Job 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.

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.

Minimum And Additional 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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental Questions

• 01 Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections? Yes No
• 02 If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
• 03 For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
• 04 Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No
• 05 How would you describe your level of education?
• 06 How much experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?
• 07 How much supervisory experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?
• 08 Do you have a degree in criminal justice or a related degree that may substitute for supervisory experience? Yes No