Warden (#011312) Wateree River Correctional Inst., Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, manages, and is responsible for all administrative, security, safety, welfare, and programmatic missions and activities for Wateree River correctional institution.

Ensures that all inmates assigned to this level two facility are secured and held in custody until released by proper authority; ensures the safety of all assigned employees.

Plans and implements programs for the inmates assigned to the institution.

Responds to and coordinates efforts relating to disturbances within the institution.

Ensures that institutional operations and programs are conducted in accordance with state laws, SCDC policy and good management practices; and that these functions are carried out in a cost-effective manner.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience.
• SCDC Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and twelve (12) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, which include six (6) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience.
• An associate degree may substitute for 2 years of overall experience.
• No substitutions for supervisory experience.
• 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?
• 02 If yes, how long have you been in your current position?
• 03 For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
• 04 How would you describe your level of education?
• 05 Are you a U.S. Citizen?
• 06 How much experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?
• 07 How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a correctional environment?