Corrections Lieutenant; RCMC

Overview

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Job
Agency:
Department of Corrections - Rapid City Minimum Center

Location:

Rapid City, SD
Salary: $30.00 to $33.00 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date:
Open until filled
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This position enforces Department of Corrections policies and correctional institution implementation adjustments (IA s) and procedures by scheduling and supervising correctional personnel and controlling and monitoring inmate activities to maintain security and safety for offenders and employees.

• schedules correctional staff for all shifts to ensure the security of the facility and safety of employees and offenders;
• enforces Department of Corrections policies and institution IA s and procedures;
• determines appropriate action in emergency situations;
• supervises subordinate staff to ensure the objectives of the work unit are met;
• interviews staff;
• provides training and work direction;
• approves leave requests;
• addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary action;
• conducts performance reviews and completes performance documents;
• maintains security by inspecting all posts for appropriate staffing to ensure the safety of offenders and personnel;
• reviews officers  reports on offenders and offender activities;
• keeps a daily, detailed log of institutional activities;
• authorizes and directs offender counts;
• coordinates searches of inmate property for contraband;
• arbitrates disputes among offender and staff;
• initiates drills, exercises, and provides staff training;
• responsible for the facility Point of Entry (POE) to ensure staff are appropriately processing all individuals through the metal detector and searching items coming into the facility for contraband;
• determines appropriate action in security breakdown and emergency medical situations by evaluating the situation and informing facility managers to de-escalate potential hazards;
• authorizes emergency procedures;
• controls handling and immediate storage of contraband;
• directs offender movement into and out of the facility to ensure compliance with operational procedures;
• processes new inmates admitted to the facility;
• receives personal property and maintains records of transactions;
• authorizes and plans transportation of offenders;
• verify offenders at the completion of their sentences for release/discharge;
• may serve as Disciplinary Hearing Officer;
• investigates situations involving offender violations to aid in disciplinary hearing process;
• act as initial Commander in emergency situations;
• may work with and cares for a K9 and a K9 vehicle; searches offender living areas as needed for contraband; prepares reports of findings;
• participates in administrative tasks to support efficient management of the facility;
• informs subordinates of changes in policies, operational procedures;
• conducts rounds in all areas of the facility during shift and complete appropriate logs;
• conducts daily shift briefings;
• performs other work as assigned.

• successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics and firearms/armed transport curriculum;
• possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
• lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
• withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
• will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
• must be able to see and hear in order to…