Captain (#017726) Trenton Correctional Institution, Trenton (EDGEFIELD) Level 2
Edgefield County, SC, SC, US Until 9/24/2026 6+ years exp First posted July 26, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left"><div style="text-align: center"><ul><li><div style="text-align: left"> Schedules, directs, and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level two facility.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy. </div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety. </div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Ensures that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured. </div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Ensures the proper control, issues and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment. </div></li><li><div style="text-align: left">Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed. Interviews and counsels’ inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security. <strong>Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.</strong><br> </div></li></ul><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></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 type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><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
Supervise correctional facility security, staff, and operations; ensure safety and compliance.
Job title
Captain
Experience level
6+ years
Minimum experience
6+ years exp
Industry
corrections
Location requirements
Edgefield County, SC; no remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
supervisory experiencesecurity proceduresreporting
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
correctionssecuritysupervisionlaw enforcement
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Johnston, SC 29832, USA
On-site City
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