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Regional Director - Operations (#011686) Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina
Richland County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026
💰 $175,400/yr($133,800/yr$175,400/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 011686

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Operations

Job classification: Program Manager III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Law Enforcement, Management, Professional, Safety

Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Operations,
  • Oversees the management of assigned correctional institutions in accordance with state and federal laws and sound correctional practices.
  • Track trends and identify red flags that could be detrimental to the institutions under the purview of the assigned region.
  • Conducts routine inspections of institutions in the region regarding operations, safety, sanitation, management, policies and standard compliance.
  • Respond to onsite emergency situations in correctional institutions.
  • Actively participate and assist with inmate escape/apprehension activities.
  • Direct supervision for the Warden; participates in the selection of Wardens.
  • Review and implement policies and procedures; ensure that institutional post orders comply with SCDC policies and procedures.
  • The nature of the duties requires considerable unscheduled duty, for which no additional compensation nor compensatory time off is required.
  • Requires daily travel.
  • On Call and Will Travel.   

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

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.



SCDC Minimum Requirements: 

  • A bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management in a maximum security correctional setting, including four (4) years in a supervisory capacity.

OR

  • An associate degree and twelve (12) years of relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management in a maximum security correctional setting, including four (4) years in a supervisory capacity.

OR

  • A high school diploma and fourteen (14) years of relevant experience in these areas, including four (4) years in a supervisory capacity.                                                                       

Supplemental information

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.
 
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.

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