Posted: Apr 6, 2026
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Associate Warden (#013237) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1

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Salary: Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2026

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Under the general supervision of the Warden.
  • The incumbent will assist in managing, planning, implementation and coordination of ongoing services in the agency's centralized pre-release program, which will include supervision of educational services, chaplaincy, volunteer services and human services/clinical counselors.
  • Coordinates with other divisions and outside agencies to ensure inmates in the pre-release program have access to available services and programs to assist them in their transition back into the community.
  • Supervises maintenance and sanitation in assigned areas.
  • Serves as on-call official on a rotating basis.
  • Writes policies and procedures for a level 1 institution.
  • Prepares (writes) various reports, special studies and staff papers, including recommendations relating to proposed changes in policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws.
  • Other duties as 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
[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' experience in correctional, security,  military, or police work, which must include five (5) years of supervisory experience in a correctional environment. 

  • A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of overall experience.

  • Associate degree may substitute for 2 years of overall experience.

  • No substitutions for supervisory experience.

  • Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.    

 

Preferred Qualifications


 

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.

Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Corrections
Address
4444 Broad River Road

Columbia, South Carolina, 29210
Phone
803-896-1649

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