Lieutenant - Prisma (#016028) Hospital Security Team, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Posting number: 016028

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Security

Job classification: Correctional Lieutenant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Safety, Security

Summary

• Under general supervision of the hospital captain, is responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security assigned to MUSC Chester hospital and responsible for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the hospital. 
• Assumes primary responsibility for security of all hospital staff and property. 
• Makes routine checks of all rooms housing inmates to ensure that subordinate staff are performing their duties properly and safely. 
• Assists with all inmates being admitted into the hospital. 
• Investigates complaints, violations and arbitrates disputes among inmates, correctional staff, and hospital personnel. 

Examples of duties

State South of Carolina Minimum Requirements:                                         
SCDC Minimum Requirements:  

• A high school diploma and three (3) years’ experience in correctional, security, military, or police work; one (1) year of which must be in a medium/maximum correctional setting and one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year.

• Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.    

Supplemental information

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