Lieutenant (#016012) Evans Correctional Inst, Bennettsville (MARLBORO) Level 2

• Under general supervision plans coordinates and directs the actions of the security staff and oversees security custody and control of inmates in assigned unit(s) of a medium/maximum security facility.

• Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property.

• Makes routine checks of the unit(s) to ensure subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely and that cleanliness and OSHA standards are maintained.

• Assists with all inmates count for accuracy.

• Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.

• This position will be assigned as a Unit Lieutenant.

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

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State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelors 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.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.