Correction Lieutenant

This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.

• Supervises correction officers (CO’s) and Correction Sergeants/Counselors assigned to one or more posts/areas or special duty (e.g. tool control, armory, count office, mail room, transportation, visitation)
• Instructs and evaluates CO’s
• Assigns staff to posts
• Enforces post orders assignments
• Ensures CO’s and correction sergeants/counselors are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts by inspecting each post
• Enforces the utilization of body worn cameras with CO’s and ensures the proper utilization of body scanners on the incarcerated population
• Conducts surveillance security of institution and property
• Prevents escapes, apprehends escapees, and/or prevents incidents which threaten the security and safety of the facility/incarcerated population/staff or general public which includes when necessary using physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms and/or other force to detain or secure incarcerated persons
• Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
• Monitors and directs custody operations during movement of inmates to meals, infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations
• Attends monthly unit meetings and assists the Correction Specialist in supervising Correction Officers in the unit in accordance with the unit plan
• Assists in supervising and/or arranging for the supervision of meaningful activities
• Assists in the development and enforcement of memorandums of understanding between service departments and the units; responds to the concerns of staff
• Ensures the availability and utilization of personnel protective equipment (PPE) for Correction Officers
• Responds to the needs of incarcerated persons
• Manages disputes and seeks resolution involving incarcerated population and reports complaints of abuse by employees
• Participates in team approach to unit planning, operation and problem solving; responds to emergencies and security alerts
• Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and employee and inmate’s disciplinary actions
• Completes employee and incarcerated worker performance evaluations
• Schedules work assignments, population bed movement, meals, educational and recreational activities
• Serves on rules infraction board or other committees as required
• Ensures safety and security of equipment and supplies (e.g., radios, vehicles, restraint devices, body worn cameras, body scanners, mailroom scanner, computers)
• Makes periodic rounds

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in enforcement of security measures for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques or providing work direction & training to other employees. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
• –Or high school diploma or G.E.D.; 12 mos. exp. as Correction Sergeant/ Counselor, 46532. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
• –Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

• Corrections
• basic documentation
• computer literacy
• emergency mangement
• scheduling
• coaching leading others
• teamwork
• verbal communication
• adaptability