Job Posting Title

Lieutenant

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC MBCC

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$53,268.80

Job Description

Basic Purpose:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the coordination, supervision, and direction of a correctional security program, maintaining security, control and custody of inmates, complying with policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and facilitating the successful operation of a state adult correctional facility.

 

Typical Functions:

·         Conducts shift briefings, supervises correctional officers, and coordinates shift coverage.

·         Provides a leadership role to subordinate correctional officers; serves as a positive role model and provides information to the chief of security.

·         Completes performance reviews for subordinates and sets job expectations for officers; administers progressive discipline, monitors and approves officers' time and clears exceptions.

·         Maintains a high degree of knowledge of duties required for assigned posts, offender programs, logs, policies and procedures; implements and performs those duties with minimal supervision.

·         Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities.

·         Maintains security of an assigned area or post, responds to emergencies and adapts to any situation.

·         Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews.

·         Escorts inmates to work sites.

·         Inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools, caustics and keys.

·         Reviews safety and security for all areas.

·         Patrols yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, dormitories and work areas on an assigned shift.

·         Observes activities and movements of inmates.

·         Manages inmate conduct, work and discipline.

·         Maintains order and discipline in programs and during meals and recreation periods.

·         Inspects living areas, facilities, and work locations for unauthorized objects or materials; makes reports on incidents.

·         Operates manually or electronically controlled security equipment, maintaining controlled movement of inmates, staff and the public.

·         Conducts inmate counts.

·         Performs searches of inmates and living quarters for contraband.

·         Enforces institutional rules and regulations.

·         Maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting, standing and/or walking.

·         Conducts sanitation and security inspections of all areas within assigned posts and takes appropriate steps to correct deficiencies.

·         Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status, and movement.