Lieutenant

Job Title: Lieutenant

Department: Department of Corrections (DOC OSP)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility involving the coordination, supervision and direction of a correctional security program in a state adult correctional facility.

• Coordinates and supervises or directs correctional security functions and activities at an adult correctional facility; may serve as a shift supervisor with responsibility for all assigned units and functions in a large facility or as the chief of security in a smaller facility.
• May serve as commander of a correctional emergency response team; schedules training exercises and coordinates activities.
• Conducts special investigations, particularly concerning incidents that occur during assigned shifts.
• Coordinates and supervises security, riot and escape procedures, including procedures for inmate counts and searches for escape materials and contraband.
• Prepares daily work schedules for security personnel; prepares and maintains appropriate records concerning employees and residents.
• Conducts inspections of assigned staff at the beginning of shift to assure proper attire and fitness for duty; makes periodic inspections of posts to assure they are properly maintained; prepares administrative reports concerning the operation of the shift.
• Acts as liaison to local law enforcement agencies; provides information and file changes; arranges court appearances.
• Serves as a member of the administrative institutional staff; participates in the formulation of institutional policies, rules and regulations.

At this level employees serve as a correctional security lieutenant with primary responsibilities for the security operations on an assigned shift or unit within a minimum security facility or hospital security unit, supervising first‑level supervisors and coordinating all shift functions and operations, including specialized units in medium/maximum security facilities.

Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques; staffing patterns and scheduling, discipline for inmates under restraint; psychology of inmate behavior; use and care of firearms; restraint methods and techniques; fundamentals of English usage; basic math; report writing techniques.

Abilities to establish and maintain effective working relationships; follow oral and written instructions; gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports; quickly evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action; exercise alertness and act swiftly in emergencies; effectively communicate security techniques; maintain firearms proficiency; assess and manage conflict resolutions within the inmate population.

Three years of experience in correctional or security work for a government agency or private corrections agency. Minimum age 20 years. Possession of 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university or a high‑school diploma/ GED equivalent and completion of a training course approved by the Department within the first six months.

• Good moral character.
• Satisfactory completion of a correctional officer and guard training program before duty alone.
• Satisfactory completion of a fitness test annually.
• Valid driver’s license at appointment; subject to drug testing.
• Willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week.
• Designation as a peace officer if required; must meet training and screening requirements set by the Department and the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training.
• Disqualifications for individuals with certain unexpunged convictions (see state statutes).

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.