Lieutenant - Front Gate (#019487) BRR Security Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Responsibilities

• Serves as supervisor for the Broad River Complex Main Gate.
• Instructs and monitors subordinates in secure and efficient daily operations.
• Ensures that Broad River Main Gate is staffed properly and all agency policies and procedures are adhered to concerning employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Conducts training in all areas that incumbent has T4T or instructor certifications.
• Maintains instructor certifications or re-certifies as required.
• Provides security and advance tactical escorts/transports when necessary, or as directed by Director of Division of Security or designee.
• Serves as on-call official on a rotating schedule and responds to institutional emergencies/escapes when needed or as directed.
• Assists and supports the Division of Security with institutional security audits, special projects, and assignments as necessary.
• Serves as ESHO back up for Division of Security.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three (3) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for the required 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.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan options (defined benefit and defined contribution plans).
• Voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan (South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program with 401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies).
• Additional insurance benefits: vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Other benefits: tuition assistance, holiday leave, and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.