Division Director - Staff Development and Training

Position Overview

This role leads the Division of Staff Development and Training within the South Carolina Department of Corrections, overseeing a broad training program for more than 5,000 employees statewide. The director manages all aspects of staff development, certification, and compliance with federal, state, and agency standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the comprehensive design, execution, and assessment of statewide staff development and training initiatives for SCDC personnel.
• Direct daily operations of certification and recertification processes along with various development programs to ensure adherence to legislation and policies.
• Manage personnel, instructors, training sessions, accommodation and food services for trainees, facility maintenance, and security related to inmate workers.
• Lead agency-wide employee development efforts by leveraging organizational needs analyses, management feedback, employee input, and evaluation data to design and implement training curricula, testing, and instructor performance assessments.
• Engage daily with inmates as part of operational responsibilities.
• Successfully complete an eight-week basic training program specific to SCDC upon employment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required as per State of South Carolina minimum criteria.
• At least ten years of experience managing staff development and training programs is required by SCDC standards.
• Preferred candidates have experience in corrections, law enforcement, or military staff development and training.

Additional Information

The Department commits to equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Applicants must complete the official state application fully and truthfully, as misrepresentation may lead to disqualification.

For application inquiries, contact Recruiting and Employment Services at (803) 896-1649 or Employment@doc.sc.gov.