
Posting number: 015966
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Training & Staff Development
Job classification: Correctional Captain
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Safety, Security, Criminology, Database Administration, Teacher
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and six (6) years experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 years).
Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
Required teaching/training experience:
A bachelor's degree plus two (2) years teaching/training;
OR
An associate degree plus four (4) years teaching/training experience;
OR
A high school diploma plus six (6) years teaching/training experience.
Must successfully acquire a CDL within 1 year and successfully complete the following T4T courses: Basic Defensive Driving, Defensive Tactics, Incidents, ICS for Corrections, Firearms, First AID/CPR and AED, less lethal munitions, and respiratory fit testing.
Must successfully complete a physical agility assessment and maintain performance standards for all T4Ts.
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.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

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