Job Description

Posting number: 011473

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Operations

Job classification: Associate Warden - SCDC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Safety, Security

Summary

• Under supervision of the regional director, the incumbent serves as the regional operations coordinator and assumes the responsibilities of institutional wardens in region 2 in their absence.
• Assists the regional director and region 2 wardens in the planning, direction, and coordination of all security activities, and operations of their respective institutions.
• Perform duties governed by broad instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• The incumbent must interpret laws, policies, and operating procedures of all employees and inmates and inform public officials and other interested persons about the operations of the institutions.
• Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Reviews correctional efficiency and practice of operations and personnel of designated facilities.
• Ensures and assists in the conducting of institutional inspections as outlined in policy.
• Coordinate movement of inmates as required.

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

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services

(803) 896-1649

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and ten (10) years experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.
• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for the overall experience on a year for year basis (associate = 2 years, bachelor's and above = 4 years). No substitution 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.

Supplemental information

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.