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Lieutenant - Training Academy (#012686) Training & Staff Development, Columbia (RICHLAND)

South Carolina Department of Corrections
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Job Responsibilities

  • Assists with the development of instructional materials.
  • Ensure records are maintained to meet aca and CLEE requirements and SCDC policies.
  • Supervises up to 11 instructor/training LTS. Including disciplinary, EPMS, and evaluation of instructor facilitation skills.
  • Provides specific guidance and assistance as appropriate.
  • Maintains coordination of weekly scheduling synchronization meetings with all instructors.
  • Monitors student activities including attendance, disciplinaries, terminations, return letters, etc. and takes appropriate action monitors leave and attendance of all instructors and ensures documentation is submitted in a timely manner.
  • Conducts grooming inspections of students & instructors to ensure compliance with SCDC policy supervises instructor annual training requirements, T4T requirements and certifications.
  • Assist with teaching/instruction when necessary.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift 40lbs and Complete and maintain physical agility assessments.
  • Resume preferred, but not required.

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 of 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 one (1) year of entry into the position.
  • Required to teaching/training experience; a bachelor's degree plus one (1) year teaching/training experience; or an associate’s degree plus two (2) years teaching/training experience; or a high school diploma plus three (3) years teaching/training experience.
  • Must successfully acquire a CDL within 1 year and successfully complete the following T4T courses: basic, defensive driving, defensive tactics.

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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