Lieutenant - Reg. Recruit (#012850) Institutional Retention, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level III

Responsibilities

• Interview and assist with hiring for officer and cadet positions in the upstate.
• Screen all officer and cadet applications for interviews.
• Participate in college, high school career days, and job fairs to promote and develop interest in security positions and the cadet program.
• Assist in special presentations to civic clubs and professional organizations to promote SCDC career opportunities in corrections.
• Identify and coordinate efforts for special recruiting priorities such as job services, business closings, military bases, and community functions.
• Work closely with SC Works offices in the upstate to establish a pipeline for employment with SCDC.
• Maintain and send reports of recruiting activity logs daily and weekly.
• Attend recruiting meetings in Columbia as scheduled.
• Work closely with lieutenant recruiters at the recruiting and employment office in Columbia.

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.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in the recruitment or hiring of employees is preferred.

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

• Health insurance with prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Term life insurance.
• Long term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• Defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plan options.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options).

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition assistance.
• Holiday, annual and sick leave.
• 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.