Posted: Apr 6, 2026
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Associate Warden (#011614) Goodman Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 1

Full-time
Salary: Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Under general supervision of the Warden, incumbent will assist in the daily planning and coordination of all operations and program areas of the institution to include, but not limited to, classification, human resources, education, food service, commissary/laundry, and security at Manning.  

  • Assumes responsibilities of the Warden in the Warden's absence.

  • Serves as on-call official on rotating basis.

  • Supervises, Inspects and ensures proper security and control measures are in effect and enforced.

  • Ensures the proper control, issue and use of weapons, keys, security devices and agency equipment.

  • Ensures institutional buildings and state property are properly secured.

  • Trains, develops, Instructs, evaluates and counsels subordinates to ensure performance of duty in accordance with state laws and agency policies.

  • Interviews and counsels inmates as necessary to ensure maximum safety and security.

  • Prepare reports, studies, regulations and policies for submission to higher authority.

  • Correspond with inmates and public/private parties. 

                             
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.                 

 

Additional Comments

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.\

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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