Regional Operations Coordinator (#011473) Division of Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

$95K — $129K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience.
  • High school diploma with ten years of experience in correctional/security/military/police work, including five years of supervisory experience.
  • Degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute overall experience on a year-for-year basis; no substitution for supervisory experience.
  • Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy within six months of hire.
  • Successfully complete eight weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate operations as the regional operations coordinator under the supervision of the regional director.
  • Assist in planning and directing security activities and operations of regional institutions.
  • Interpret laws and policies for employees and inmates, informing public officials of institutional operations.
  • Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Review and evaluate correctional efficiency and practice of personnel operations.
  • Conduct inspections of institutional facilities as per policy guidelines.
  • Coordinate inmate movements as necessary.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance options, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, and holidays off.
  • Tuition assistance and discounts on purchases and travel.
  • Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible schedules available in some state agencies.
Full Job Description
Salary: $95,880.00 - $129,438.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 011473
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JD60
Position Number:: 011473
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: LAW09
Hiring Range - Min.: $95,880.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $129,438.00
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)Hours/Week: 40.00 hrs.Shift/Work Schedule: 02 On call 24/7. Working hours may vary.

Job Responsibilities

  • Under supervision of the regional director, the incumbent serves as the regional operations coordinator and assumes the responsibilities of institutional wardens in region 2 in their absence.
  • Assists the regional director and region 2 wardens in the planning, direction, and coordination of all security activities, and operations of their respective institutions.
  • Perform duties governed by broad instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • The incumbent must interpret laws, policies, and operating procedures of all employees and inmates and inform public officials and other interested persons about the operations of the institutions.
  • Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Reviews correctional efficiency and practice of operations and personnel of designated facilities.
  • Ensures and assists in the conducting of institutional inspections as outlined in policy.
  • Coordinate movement of inmates 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) 896-1649
[email protected]

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

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.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:
  • A high school diploma and ten (10) years experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, including five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.
  • A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for the overall experience on a year for year basis (associate = 2 years, bachelor's and above = 4 years). No substitution supervisory experience.
  • 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 Comments

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.
Benefits for State Employees
The 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 Benefits
Eligible 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 Benefits
State 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 Benefits
State 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.
01

Are you currently an employee of South Carolina Department of Corrections?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04

Are you a U.S. Citizen?
  • Yes
  • No

05

How would you describe your level of education?
  • High School Diploma/ GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorates Degree
  • None of the Above

06

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

07

How much supervisory experience do you have in a correctional environment?
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months less than 1 year.
  • 1 year, less than 18 months.
  • 18 months, less than 2 years.
  • 2 years, less than 30 months.
  • 30 months, less than 3 years.
  • 3 years, less than 42 months.
  • 42 months, less than 4 years.
  • 4 years, less than 54 months.
  • 54 months, less than 5 years.
  • 5 or more years
  • None

08

Do you have a degree in criminal justice, or a related degree may substitute for the overall experience on a year for year basis?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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