LIEUTENANT

Responsibilities

• Aids in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, and/or treatment of detainees/inmates.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences and facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
• Directs the work of other employees, including the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting, and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• 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; making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management.
• Maintains daily logs as required.
• Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures for security operations.
• Directs work, provides training, and performs inspections of work performed by detainee/inmate 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.
• 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 staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.