CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT - 08252026-80414

Location: Nashville, TN – Department of Correction, Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility. On-site only position.

Salary: $5,647.00 - $9,005.00 monthly ($67,764.00 - $108,060.00 annually).

Overview

The Correctional Lieutenant is responsible for correctional supervisory work of average difficulty, including the supervision of Correctional Sergeants. This role acts as the assistant shift supervisor or the shift supervisor at a state correctional facility. This class differs from Correctional Sergeant in scope and complexity of supervisory responsibility and from Correctional Captain in that the latter supervises the entire security force on a shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervises or performs searches of inmates and vehicles and conducts shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband to ensure safety.
• Responds as a first responder to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, fires, and natural disasters.
• Prepares records and reports including shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records to ensure accountability for the safety of inmates, staff, and the public.
• Restrains, secures, or controls inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
• Plans and coordinates the activities of assigned subordinates overseeing various programs to ensure operational and strategic priorities are met and scheduling conflicts are avoided.
• Instructs employees and provides on-the-job training, including emergency situation training.
• Inspects correctional facility for compliance with state-mandated policies and procedures.
• Maintains accountability and care for all assigned equipment such as handcuffs, keys, radios, weapons, and security devices.
• Observes inmates to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Records incidents, disciplinary actions, and activities in the State's database.
• Performs security inspections, including physical fence and ground checks, to ensure no security breaches and full compliance.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Five or more years of full-time increasingly responsible youth or adult security experience, including:
  • Two years of supervisory experience.
  • One year of adult correctional security experience.
• Qualifying full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of experience as an Inmate Relations Coordinator may substitute for one year of the required supervisory experience.
• Must:
  • Be willing and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation.
  • Complete a criminal history disclosure form and agree to release all records involving criminal history to the appointing authority.
  • Supply a fingerprint sample for a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
  • Have no conviction for a felony, domestic assault, or dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States armed forces.
  • Pass a physical examination and psychological evaluation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related to the essential functions of the position.
  • Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.
  • Successfully complete all prescribed training at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any online training upon appointment.

Skills

• Public Safety and Security
• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Learning Strategies
• Writing
• Number Facility
• Problem Sensitivity
• Speech Clarity and Recognition
• Written Comprehension

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Builds Effective Teams
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Conflict
• Drives Results

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Motor Vehicles
• Copy Machine
• Radio