Corrections Lieutenant

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

Benefit package includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.

• Act as first‑line response for assigned shift within Correctional facility.
• Monitor shift operations to ensure proper shift coverage to ensure 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 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 Alco 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 possible disturbances, observation of required areas.