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.
• Conducts routine, unannounced, and/or pre-scheduled searches and shakedowns of inmates, living areas, grounds, and other areas.
• Assists the agency search team, special operations K-9 unit, and division of police services K-9 teams while they are onsite.
• Be knowledgeable of the logging and accountability process of contraband items.
• Completes necessary training to perform drug testing of all inmates and confiscated drugs.
• Ensures 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".
• Conducts at least monthly inspections/searches of all roof tops for weapons/contraband.
• Gathers information from institutional staff and inmates concerning possible contraband violations.
• Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Warden(s).
• 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, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate degree or higher = 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.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Benefits

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
• Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.