Salary: $83,338.00 - $97,920.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 010921
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Livesay CI
Opening Date: 11/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JD52
Position Number:: 010921
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: LAW07
Hiring Range - Min.: $83,338.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $97,920.00
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: NOTE: This position is recruited through govermentjobs.com only. You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdc to be considered as an applicant for this position. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services [redacted] [redacted]
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)Hours/ Week: 40.00 hrs.Shift/ Work Schedule: 02
Job Responsibilities- Directs and supervises the day-to-day operations and activities of the uniformed staff and inmates.
- Ensures the security and safety of all staff, inmates, and visitors.
- Under minimum supervision and guided by written policies and procedures, allocates officers and other resources to various duty shifts and functional areas.
- Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by chain of command and policy.
- Conducts inspections of institutional facilities and equipment.
- Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
- Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.
- Interviews and counsels' inmates to ensure maximum safety and security.
- Serves as Major/responsible authority for inmate discipline.
- Ensures inmates maintain high standards of grooming and cleanliness.
- Serves as on-call official/duty warden on weekends and holiday rotation.
- Other duties as required.
Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649Minimum and Additional RequirementsState of South Carolina Minimum requirements:A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:- A high school diploma and eight (8) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include four (4) years of supervisory experience.
- A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 2 year). bachelor’s and above = 4 years).
- Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
Additional CommentsWorking hours will vary. On call 24/7.Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?
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If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
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For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
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Are you a U.S. Citizen?
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How would you describe your level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
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How much experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?
- Less than a year
- 1 Year, less than 2
- 2 Years, less than 3
- 3 Years, less than 4
- 4 years, less than 5
- 5 years, less than 6
- 6 years, less than 7
- 7 years, less than 8
- 8 years, less than 9
- 9 years, less than 10
- 10 or more years
- None of the Above
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How much supervisory experience do you have in correctional, security, military, or police work?
- Less than a year
- 1 Year, less than 2
- 2 Years, less than 3
- 3 Years, less than 4
- 4 years, less than 5
- 5 years, less than 6
- 6 years, less than 7
- 7 years, less than 8
- 8 years, less than 9
- 9 years, less than 10
- 10 or more years
- None of the Above
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Do you have a degree in criminal justice or a related degree that may substitute for supervisory experience?
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