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Asst. Deputy Director - Operations (#011310) Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)

South Carolina Department of Corrections
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Job Responsibilities

  • Assist with the management for the secure and orderly operation of the state's 28 institutions housing over 23,000 inmates.
  • Assist with the direction/management of a security workforce of more than 2400 staff as it relates to correctional practices.
  • Conduct routine inspections of the state's prisons regarding operations, sanitation, safety, etc.
  • Respond to requests/concerns from legislators, local officials and citizens.
  • Represent the agency as required.
  • Coordinate inmate group activity, movement, security, transfers and mass releases.
  • Participate in policy development/review/implementation.
  • Respond to emergency situations and actively participate/assist with inmate escape and apprehension.
  • Confer, personally, by phone, and through correspondence with inmates and families concerning assignments, custody, disciplinaries, etc.
  • Responsible for daily office management as it relates to review of all correspondence/responses.
  • Directly supervise 9 hearing officers responsible for administering the inmate disciplinary system.

Working hours may vary.

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

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and eight (8) years responsible administrative/management experience in a correctional environment.

OR

  • Associate degree and ten (10) years responsible administrative/management experience in a correctional environment.

OR

  • A high school diploma and twelve (12) years responsible administrative/management experience in a correctional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience must include six (6) years in supervisory roles.

Additional Comments

Prefer two years of upper level management experience.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, 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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