Warden (#011312) Wateree River Correctional Inst., Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

Sumter County, SC, SC, US Until 9/24/2026 12+ years exp First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: left"><p><strong><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)">This is an Internal Posting, only current SCDC employees will be considered.</span></strong></p><ul><li><p>Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, manages, and is responsible for all administrative, security, safety, welfare, and programmatic missions and activities for Wateree River correctional institution.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Ensures that all inmates assigned to this level two facility are secured and held in custody until released by proper authority; ensures the safety of all assigned employees.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Plans and implements programs for the inmates assigned to the institution.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Responds to and coordinates efforts relating to disturbances within the institution.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Ensures that institutional operations and programs are conducted in accordance with state laws, SCDC policy and good management practices; and that these functions are carried out in a cost-effective manner. &nbsp;</p></li></ul><strong>Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire. &nbsp;<br></strong><br><div style="text-align: center"><u><strong>Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:</strong></u></div><div style="text-align: center"><div style="text-align: center"><u><strong>Recruiting and Employment Services<br>(803) 896-1649<br><a>[email protected]</a>v</strong></u></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left"><p style="text-align: left"><strong>State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span><strong><br></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SCDC Minimum Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><p>A high school diploma and twelve (12) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, which include six (6) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience. Associate degree may substitute for 2 years of overall experience. No substitutions for supervisory experience.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p></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>&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. </div>
About this role

Summary

Manage correctional facility operations, security, safety, and inmate programs, ensuring compliance and safety.

Job title

Warden

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

corrections

Location requirements

Sumter County, SC, US; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisory experiencecorrectional experiencecertification by SCDC Training Academy

Preferred skills

military experienceprogram management

Specializations

securityadministrationsupervision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sumter County, SC, USA

On-site Place