Correctional Lieutenant

Summary Statement

This is the advanced supervisory level responsible for supervising and participating in the discipline and security of a secure facility through subordinate Staff Sergeants.

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for prohibited items such as tools, weapons or other contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may threaten the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
• May be required to train and care for K‑9, including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities; may participate in pursuing escapees.

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Staff Sergeant, or four years of combined experience as a Correctional Sergeant, Correctional Staff Sergeant, or equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• Two years experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• One year experience in implementing and enforcing institutional/departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and recommending alternatives, improvements and course of action to improve security.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement and other benefits as detailed on the state website.

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