Correctional Lieutenant

Final date to receive applications

9/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604755

Correctional Lieutenant

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$47,346.72 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

200 Road to Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

Do you want to advance your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking an individual up for a new challenge.

The Correctional Lieutenant is essential to the operation of a correctional institution. Providing training and supervision to Correctional Sergeants, Correctional Officers, and inmates by utilizing extensive knowledge of custody, security, and safety measures.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and assigns correctional sergeants and officers in their daily duties.
• Plans shift coverage for the operation of the facility.
• Investigates all reported occurrences and submits written reports.
• Serves as shift supervisor in running the daily operations of facility in the absence of the Correctional Captain.
• Monitors expenditures such as staff compensation time, overtime, and maintenance cost for the facility.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Completes investigations to include disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, or any other investigation assigned.
• Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Completes evaluations on employees.

The ideal candidate for this position will need to have strong communication skills, time management abilities, leadership abilities, ability to work under pressure, and establish teamwork for the smooth andsafe operation of the facility. Correctional Lieutenants should also be organized and able to make critical decisions in emergency situations.

All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice. social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for one year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in…