Lieutenant (#014610) McCormick Correctional Inst, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3
McCormick County, SC, SC, US Until 9/23/2026 3+ 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">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 medium/maximum security facility. </div></li><li style="text-align: left">Assumes primary responsibility for security for all buildings and public property. </li><li style="text-align: left">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 style="text-align: left">Assists with all inmates counts for accuracy. </li><li style="text-align: left">Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff.</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><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 style="list-style: none">[email protected]</a></u></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: left"><strong>State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left">A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience. </p><p style="text-align: left"><strong>SCDC Minimum Requirements</strong>:</p><ul><li style="text-align: left">A high school diploma and three (3) years of 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><div style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: left">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.<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.</p></div>
About this role
Summary
Supervise correctional staff, oversee inmate security, and conduct investigations in a medium/maximum security facility.
Job title
Lieutenant
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
corrections
Location requirements
McCormick County, SC; onsite only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
high school diplomacorrectional or security experiencesupervisory experiencecertification
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
correctionssecuritysupervision
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
McCormick, SC 29835, USA
On-site City
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