Posted: Apr 6, 2026
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Associate Warden (#015957) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3

State of South Carolina - Bishopville, SC
Full-time
Salary: Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Assists in daily planning and coordination of the institutional operations including security, administration, and support for the institution, to include central office coordination.
  • Supervises security, custody, control, programs, welfare, and morale services for inmates.   
  • Counsels with inmates as necessary.
  • Serves in capacity of Warden during his/her absence.  
  • Supervises the implementation and executing of laws, policies, rules, and regulations, as well as operating procedures including OSHA regulations.
  • Enforces policies and procedures for a maximum-security institution.
  • Prepares (writes) various reports, special studies, and staff papers, including recommendations relating to proposed changes in policies, operating procedures, rules regulations and laws.
  • Supervises maintenance of the institution's buildings, etc. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Warden.  
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 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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