Captain (#013580) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
Lee County, SC, SC, US Until 9/23/2026 6+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center"><ul><li><div style="text-align: left">Directs and supervises the day-to-day operations and activities of the uniformed staff and inmates. </div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Ensures the security and safety of all staff, inmates, and visitors. </div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Under minimum supervision and guided by written policies and procedures, allocates officers and other resources to various duty shifts and functional areas. </div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Coordinates with institutional classification and treatment staff to ensure effective integration of all security/treatment operations and activities. </div></li></ul><div style="text-align: left"><strong>Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.</strong></div><div><br></div><div><u><strong>Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:<br>Recruiting and Employment Services<br>803-896-1649<br><span style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">[email protected]</span></strong></u></div></div><div style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: left"><strong>State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><div style="margin-bottom: 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem">A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.</p></div><p style="text-align: left"><br><strong>SCDC Minimum Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: left">A high school diploma and six (6) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two (2) years of supervisory experience. </li><li style="text-align: left">A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 year). </li><li style="text-align: left">Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position. </li></ul></div><div>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.<br> <br>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.</div>
About this role
Summary
Supervises correctional facility operations ensuring security, safety, and staff coordination.
Job title
Captain
Experience level
6+ years
Minimum experience
6+ years exp
Industry
corrections
Location requirements
Bishopville, SC; remote work not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
supervisory experiencecorrectional or securitycertification by SCDCbasic supervisory course
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
correctionssupervisionsecuritymilitarypolice
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Lee County, SC, USA
On-site Place
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