Associate Warden McCormick Correctional Inst, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

Salary: $108,054.00 - $110,755.00 Annually
Location : McCormick County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 017724
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: McCormick CI
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JD60
Position Number:: 017724
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: LAW09
Hiring Range - Min.: $108,054.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $110,755.00
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Department of Corrections NOTE: This position is recruited through SCDC Careers site only; You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdc to be considered as an applicant for this position. 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 Employment@doc.sc.gov
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)Hours/Week: 40.00 hrs.Shift/Work Schedule: 01
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, provide assistance to the Warden of an adult male medium/maximum security institution to ensure instructions and directives are implemented.
• Responsible to the Warden in the areas of medical, education, maintenance, cafeteria, business, horticulture, prison industries, recreation, religious activities, mail room, commissary, canteen and human services.
• Dually supervise one administrative assistant and one administrative specialist.
• Working hours will vary.
• On Call.

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
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 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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you currently an employee of South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

05

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

06

How much experience do you have in a correctional, security, military, or police work?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 Years, less than 5
• 5 Years, less than 6
• 6 Years, less than 7
• 7 Years, less than 8
• 8 Years, less than 9
• 9 Years, less than 10
• 10 or more years
• None.

07

How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a correctional environment?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 Years, less than 5
• 5 Years, less than 6
• 6 Years, less than 7
• 7 Years, less than 8
• 8 Years, less than 9
• 9 Years, less than 10
• 10 or more years
• None of the above

Required Question

Salary: $108,054.00 - $110,755.00 Annually
Location : McCormick County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 017724
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: McCormick CI
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JD60
Position Number:: 017724
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: LAW09
Hiring Range - Min.: $108,054.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $110,755.00
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Department of Corrections NOTE: This position is recruited through SCDC Careers site only; You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdc to be considered as an applicant for this position. 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 Employment@doc.sc.gov
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)Hours/Week: 40.00 hrs.Shift/Work Schedule: 01
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, provide assistance to the Warden of an adult male medium/maximum security institution to ensure instructions and directives are implemented.
• Responsible to the Warden in the areas of medical, education, maintenance, cafeteria, business, horticulture, prison industries, recreation, religious activities, mail room, commissary, canteen and human services.
• Dually supervise one administrative assistant and one administrative specialist.
• Working hours will vary.
• On Call.

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
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 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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you currently an employee of South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

05

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

06

How much experience do you have in a correctional, security, military, or police work?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 Years, less than 5
• 5 Years, less than 6
• 6 Years, less than 7
• 7 Years, less than 8
• 8 Years, less than 9
• 9 Years, less than 10
• 10 or more years
• None.

07

How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a correctional environment?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 Years, less than 5
• 5 Years, less than 6
• 6 Years, less than 7
• 7 Years, less than 8
• 8 Years, less than 9
• 9 Years, less than 10
• 10 or more years
• None of the above

Required Question

• 

• Government Careers

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