Lieutenant

About the role

Reports to the chief of security. Directly supervises assigned sergeants. Responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates in the facility in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shift supervisor.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees and inmates; schedule employees' and inmates' work and off-duty time; assist in formulating security and work procedures.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates including observation of inmates and inmates assigned to work duty, which includes climbing stairs, long periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband including 'pat' and 'strip' searches by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles.
• Restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates' health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Serve as shift supervisor.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
• Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: housing unit, restrictive housing unit and intake.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in offender records which is related to the offenders' health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information as needed to other personnel and maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare and complete required reports and logs in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of corrections experience in an adult correctional environment or related field required, one (1) of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Qualifications

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Civic duty and military leave.
• Opportunities for job advancement.

Pay

$28.50/hr.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Civic duty and military leave.