Corrections Lieutenant

St. Louis County Justice Services is looking for experienced corrections professionals interested in becoming Corrections Lieutenants.

Corrections Lieutenants represent an opportunity to supervise the staff responsible for maintaining the safety, custody, security and control of inmates at all levels of security, in an indirect or direct supervision, prisoner processing or work release environment on assigned shifts.

Corrections Lieutenants will be required to work any shift and may be required to work overtime.

The starting salary for this position may be within the first 20% of salary range and will be based on experience and qualifications.

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well‑being of our employees. The County offers a generous benefits package that includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of paid time off in the first year, eleven paid holidays, a deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance, and short- and long‑term disability insurance.

Additional compensation: $25.00 per pay period in Justice Services for breathalyzer testing and/or weapon qualification certification; $50 for breathalyzer testing and/or weapon qualification, CPR, Defensive Tactical Instructor, Taser, OC Spray for assigned positions (effective 04/17/2022); 10% addition to base rate for hours worked as a Field Training Instructor (effective 04/17/2022).

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• Act as first‑line response for assigned shift within the correctional facility.
• Monitor shift operations to ensure proper coverage and jail security.
• Investigate disturbances, grievances, and rule and regulation infractions by inmates and officers.
• Inspect facility and equipment for contraband, cleanliness, and maintenance requirements.
• Enforce rules and regulations to ensure adherence to policy and defined procedures.
• Assist with employee development, retention evaluation, and training of lower workers.
• Maintain attendance records, performance logs, and schedules.
• Prepare activity reports.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Equivalent to thirty credit hours in the behavioral sciences, criminology, or corrections and three years of work experience.
• Required to work mandatory overtime and to work on any shift as needed.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid from the American Red Cross.
• Some positions require possession of a Type III Alcohol Analyzer and Breathalyzer operator’s permit.
• Some positions require certification as a service user by the Regional Justice Information Service (REJIS).
• Some positions require qualification with the use of a weapon.

Extensive standing, walking, climbing stairs at least eight times daily per shift; using and lifting emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, AED, pepper spray, taser, etc.); bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead; continuously wearing an equipment belt; using a breathing apparatus; listening for potential disturbances; observation of required areas.

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant, including recentness and appropriateness of education and experience, answers to supplemental questions, employment references, and any other appropriate information. The committee will admit only those who possess the most job‑related qualifications. Candidates must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews, candidates will receive instructions to complete a Conviction Questionnaire within three days.

The top five candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for the…