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Lieutenant - AST (#011155) Agency Search Team, Columbia (RICHLAND)

South Carolina Department of Corrections
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise and administer the operation of the Agency Search Team.
  • Conduct routine, unannounced, and/or pre-scheduled searches/shakedowns of inmates, staff, and visitors within the confines of correctional facility living areas and/or grounds.
  • Oversee the selection and training of all team members.
  • Be knowledgeable of the logging and accountability process of contraband items i.e., chain of custody and disciplinary procedures.
  • Be available for recall to assist in emergency and non-emergency situations that require additional personnel ability to be flexible with schedule in order to work various time frames.
  • Review and comment on all incident reports before they are submitted to the Lieutenant.
  • Perform and submit all administrative duties to include leave and attendance, etc.
  • Remain thoroughly familiar with all policies governing searches, property and contraband control, visitation, etc.

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 experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

  • A high school diploma and three (3) years experience in correctional, security, military, or police work to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate and above = 1 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 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.

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