Lieutenant (#013649) Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3

Dorchester County, SC, SC, US Until 9/24/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center"><div style="text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left"><ul><li>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 maximum security facility.</li><li>Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property.</li><li>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.</li><li>Assists with all inmate counts for accuracy.</li><li>Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left"><div style="text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left"><strong>Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><br></div><div style="text-align: center"><strong><u>Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:</u></strong></div><div><strong><u>Recruiting and Employment Services<br>(803) 896-1649<br><a>[email protected]</a></u></strong></div></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"><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 experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.</p></div></div><p style="text-align: left"><strong>SCDC Minimum Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="text-align: left">A high school diploma and three (3) years experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year 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 = 1 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>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>&nbsp;<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.
About this role

Summary

Supervise security staff and oversee inmate custody in a maximum security facility

Job title

Lieutenant

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Dorchester County, SC; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomacorrectional experiencesupervisory experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

securitycustodysupervisioninmate management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site
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