Correctional Lieutenant

Correctional Lieutenant
· Connecticut Department of Correction

Location:

Mac Dougall-Walker Correctional Institution, Suffield, CT

Salary: $75,499 - $99,749 per year

Job Type: Full-time; 40 hours per week

Shifts:

First, second, and third shift (alternating 5x3 schedule)

• Assist in supervising a large complement of officers on a shift or as a shift supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for the custody and security of inmates, building, and grounds in the absence of a Captain.
• Assign personnel to posts and conduct frequent inspections to evaluate officer performance, effective manning of posts, and enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Oversee staff in performing sensitive investigations and/or tactical operations, and maintain sensitive information.
• Respond to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity.
• Determine training needs for facility personnel.
• Perform administrative tasks necessary to ensure training is conducted.
• Conduct training sessions for personnel in the facility and for the Maloney Center for Training and Staff Development.
• Assist in supervising inmate counts.
• Review and act upon reports submitted by officers and/or other departmental staff.
• Prepare and submit reports on operational, investigatory, and tactical activities; supervise the maintenance of reports and records.
• Make staff evaluations.
• Chair disciplinary committee.
• Transport and guard inmates away from premises, counsel inmates and staff, assist in training new officers, update post orders, physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances, and assist in emergencies.

• Minimum:
  Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.
• Substitution:
  College training in corrections, behavioral sciences, or criminal justice may be substituted for the General Experience (up to 1 year).
• Special:
  High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in a Unit Management system; participation in use of force; familiarity with restrictive status (SRG, Chronic, High Security, Specialized); conflict resolution between staff; effective communication; proven ability to de‑escape offenders; decision‑making ability; superior writing skills; influence/persuasion; superior organizational skills.
• Physical:
  Adequate health, strength, stamina, agility, endurance, and visual/auditory acuity required; medical examination may be required.

• Must possess general good health and the physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance, and visual/auditory acuity required to perform all duties.
• Comprehensive medical examination, including controlled‑substance screening, may be required.

Incumbents may be exposed to a considerable danger of injury or assault by inmates.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.