Correctional Lieutenant

*** IN-HOUSE ONLY***

REPORTS TO: Deputy Warden, Superintendent (depending on duty assignment)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
- Requires satisfactory completion of a twelve-month probationary period.

PAY GRADE: CR03

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes
- Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance

The purpose of this job is to manage the day-to-day operations of Athens-Clarke County Correctional Institution. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising, responding to routine and emergency situations, providing training, preparing administrative paperwork, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with three years of Law Enforcement experience required. Two years of which must have been obtained at the rank of Sergeant with the Athens-Clarke County Corrections Department or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Two years of supervisory experience is required.

Must have P.O.S.T. Certification in Corrections and be in good standing.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Provides for the safe, legal and humane custody and care of inmates; provides for the safety of facility personnel.
• Provides training for all assigned staff and new hires and serves as the Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Disciplinary Hearing Officer
  - This position has attended additional training to adjudicate administrative Disciplinary Court. This is an administrative court held at ACC Corrections when inmates violate GDC/ACC rules and regulations.
• Duty Officer
  - Is required to be on call and make institutional inspections every other weekend/ holiday to insure that the organization is operating within the guidelines of GDC.
• Classification Member
  - As part of the classification committee determines the security, threat risk and skill level before working an inmate in the Athens-Clarke County community.
• Maintains work schedules for all assigned staff.
• Inspects critical documentation daily; conducts daily inspections of all posts.
• Oversees the communication between staff and medical personnel as it pertains to the health and welfare of inmates.
• Oversees the intake of all inmates who provide labor for Athens-Clarke County Corrections / Diversion Center.
• Responds to the questions and concerns of civilians and city workers.
• Communicates with staff, inmates, and civilians in the event of a death or serious illness.
• Responds to any prison escape as directed by the Warden.
• Maintains inmate records, including records of medical appointments,…