Lieutenant (#019025) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Warden, responsible for all contraband interdiction efforts and the gathering of correctional intelligence.
• Conduct routine, unannounced, and/or pre‑scheduled searches and shakedowns of inmates, living areas, grounds, and other areas.
• Assist the agency search team, special operations K‑9 unit, and Division of Police Services K‑9 teams while onsite.
• Be knowledgeable of the logging and accountability process of contraband items.
• Complete necessary training to perform drug testing of all inmates and confiscated drugs.
• Ensure that all policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to the chain of custody are followed and that all evidence/contraband confiscated is logged in the “unauthorized property log”.
• Conduct at least monthly inspections/searches of all rooftops for weapons/contraband.
• Gather information from institutional staff and inmates concerning possible contraband violations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warden(s).
• Successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma (State of South Carolina minimum).
• Relevant experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one (1) year of supervisory experience (SCDC minimum). A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience (associate degree or higher counts as one year).
• Certification by the SCDC Training Academy and successful completion of the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
• Completion of eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process or this posting may be directed to Recruiting and Employment Services at (803) 896‑1649 or Employment@doc.sc.gov.

Additional Information

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 are considered part of your official application; any misrepresentation will result in disqualification. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.