Correctional Lieutenant - SC-

Introduction

Are you a dedicated Department of Correction employee who takes pride in your job? Do your actions embody the Department of Correction core value of P.R.I.D.E.? Are you looking to advance in your career at the Department of Correction? If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you! The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is recruiting for the position of Correctional Lieutenant at Mac Dougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield.

• These positions are full-time, 40 hours per week, and are located at Mac Dougall-Walker CI in Suffield.
• Openings are available on first, second, and third shift (to be determined by the needs of the Agency).
• These positions work on a 5x3 schedule.
• Correctional Lieutenant responsibilities include:
• Assisting supervising a large complement of officers.
• Assuming responsibility for custody and security of inmates, buildings, and grounds in the absence of a Captain.
• Assigning staff to posts and making frequent inspections to evaluate the performance of officers.
• Providing effective oversight of posts and enforcing rules and regulations.
• Responding to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity.
• Reviewing and acting upon reports submitted by officers and/or other staff.

The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re‑entry initiatives to support responsive evidence‑based practices aligned to law‑abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.

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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Correction, who has permanent state status, and meet the

Minimum Qualifications by the closing date of this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. To be considered for promotional opportunities for Correctional Lieutenant at any correctional institution, you must submit a completed application through Job Aps before the closing date and follow all directions within specified time frames provided throughout this process. Applications to the recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies.

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Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

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