Associate Warden

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, directs and manages the administrative, logistical support, and program services of a medium-security adult male institution.

Oversees institutional support operations, including supply, canteen, mailroom, maintenance, food service, commissary, and medical services.

Directs and manages program areas such as education, dental services, recreation, horticulture, pastoral care, prison industries, and inmate organizations.

Performs the duties of the Warden in their absence.

Serves as an on-call official on a rotating basis.

Prepares written reports, special studies, and staff papers, including recommendations related to proposed changes in policies, operating procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.

Performs related duties as required.

This position is designated as on-call and requires successful completion of eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Trainingupon hire.

Application Questions

Questions regarding the application process or this job posting should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
📞 (803) 896-1649
📧 [email protected]

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience in a correctional environment or relevant military experience.
Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and ten (10) years of experience in correctional, security, military, or law enforcement work, including five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment.

A degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for up to one-half of the required supervisory experience:

• Associate degree: up to 2 years

• Bachelor’s degree or higher: up to 2.5 years

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 employment opportunities 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 the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Applicants must complete the state application and include all current and previous work history and education.