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Lieutenant - Reg. Recruit (#012850) Institutional Retention, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level III

State of South Carolina

Lieutenant - Reg. Recruit (#012850) Institutional Retention, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level III with the State of South Carolina in Richland County, SC, paying $57,973–$67,932 a year ($27.87–$32.66 an hour). Posted Oct 19, 2026; closes Oct 27, 2026.

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Pay
$57,973–$67,932 a year ($27.87–$32.66 an hour)
Location
Richland County, SC
Employer
State of South Carolina (state government)
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026

Job Description

• Interview and assist with hiring for officer and cadet positions in the upstate.

• Screens all officer and cadet applications for interviews.

• Participates in college, high school career days, and job fairs to promote and develop interest in security positions and the cadet program.

• Upon requests, assists in special presentations to civic clubs and professional organizations to promote SCDC career opportunities in corrections.

• Identify and coordinate efforts for special recruiting priorities such as job services, business closings, military bases, and community functions.

• Work closely with SC Works offices in the upstate to establish a pipeline for employment with SCDC.

• Maintain and send reports of recruiting activity logs daily and weekly.

• Attend recruiting meetings in Columbia as scheduled.

• Work closely with lieutenant recruiters at the recruiting and employment office in Columbia.

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) 896-1649Employment@doc.sc.gov
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.

Experience in the recruitment or hiring of employee is preferred.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.

Minimum Qualifications

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) 896-1649Employment@doc.sc.gov 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.