Colonel - RHU (#010021) Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)
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Job Number: 010021
Job Responsibilities
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Responsible for delivering and evaluating specialized instructions for correctional staff directly assigned to restricted housing units.
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Reviews and instructs RHU-specific procedures for all RHU assigned protocol.
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Instruct staff in de-escalation, communication techniques, and incident response to reduce violence and maintain order.
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Conduct scenarios-based and hands-on instruction for high-risk situations, including use of restraints and cell extractions.
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Monitor RHU staff performance, provide coaching, and recommend targeted instruction where needed.
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Ensure staff compliance with applicable laws, policies, and security procedures for the RHU.
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Maintain and prepare reports and recommend procedural improvements.
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Participate in policy development, review, and implementation relating to RHU operations.
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
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Minimum and Additional Requirements
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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:
(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).
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Eight (8) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or police work, four (4) years of which must be supervisory experience.
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A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience year for year (associate = 2 years, bachelor's and above = 4 years).
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Experience must include three (3) years working in a restrictive housing unit (RHU) at a medium, close or maximum-security institution, one (1) year of which must be RHU supervisory experience.
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A degree will not substitute for RHU experience.
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Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
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Additional Comments
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Travel required. 3 years’ RHU experience and one year supervisory experience in an RHU required. Level 3 incentive.
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.- Employer
- State of South Carolina
- Agency
- Department of Corrections
- Address
- 4444 Broad River RoadColumbia, South Carolina, 29210
- Phone
- 803-896-1649
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