Captain (#013561) Goodman Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1

Posting number: 013561

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Goodman CI

Job classification: Correctional Captain

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Safety, Security

A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required supervisory experience.

• A high school diploma and six (6) years' experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include two (2) 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 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.

• Responsible for overall supervision of subordinate security and supervision/custody of all inmates assigned to the institution.
• Makes routine inspections of living areas for compliance with security/safety/sanitation standards.
• Assists in conducting formal and informal counts.
• Supervises job performance/conduct/appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations.
• Counsels/recommends disciplinary action.
• Trains/develops/instructs/evaluates/counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance in accordance with state laws/agency policies.
• Supervises operations ensuring accuracy of inmate releases/transfers/counts.
• Back-up for major/responsible authority/inmate disciplinary system.
• Monitors inmate drug testing.
• Oversees contraband, property, maintenance, canteen, commissary, vehicles, grounds, recreation management review.
• Work schedule subject to change.
• In facility rotation for duty warden.
• Responds to institutional emergencies.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

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.

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.