LIEUTENANT

Responsibilities

• Supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area.
• Prepares required records and reports.
• Aids in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees and staff.
• Directs the work of other employees, including selection, hiring, evaluation, training, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Makes assignments, reviews post orders, and ensures that all procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
• Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems and makes referrals for more complex problems.
• Maintains daily logs as required.
• Attains facility goals/objectives and ensures compliance with all rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures for security operations.
• Directs work, provides training, and performs inspections of work performed by detainee staff.
• May provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting.
• One (1) year of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.