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Captain (#013635) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
Job Responsibilities

  • Schedules, directs and manages the employment and duty activities of a security shift engaged in the security operations of a level three facility.
  • Supervises, inspects, and ensures proper perimeter and internal security and control measures are in effect and enforced.
  • Prepares, submits, and monitors reports required by the chain of command and policy.
  • Directs and redirects security resources for optimum security and safety.
  • Ensures that institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.
  • Trains, develops, instructs, evaluates, and counsels subordinates to ensure duty performance is in accordance with state laws and agency policies.
  • Ensures the proper control, issue, and use of weapons keys, security devices and agency equipment.
  • Inspects all posts where shift employees are deployed.
  • Interviews and counsel's inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.

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

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

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

SCDC Minimum Requirements

  • A high school diploma and six (6) years of 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 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.

Additional Comments

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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