Correctional Lieutenant

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are now seeking a Correctional Lieutenant for the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle, Wyoming. The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) is a minimum-level correctional facility housing nearly 300 inmates. This position will assist with supervising the security functions at the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp, ensuring employee, inmate, visitor, and community safety and security. The Correctional Lieutenant reports to the Security Captain and oversees daily facility operations to maintain safety and security.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• Responsible for ensuring a safe and productive workplace and promoting a positive work environment.
• Shift supervision, performance evaluations, and other personnel actions.
• Performs inmate disciplinary processes.
• Records related data on inmate grievances and disciplinary procedures for the Warden.
• Meets with staff and inmates to resolve grievances.
• Daily shift management, including staffing, resource placement, utilization, and assignment to emergency functions.
• Conducts security audits to ensure daily safety and security of the institution.
• Conducts post-inspections and daily checks of temporary custody inmates and maintains a logbook.
• Ensures policies and procedures are enforced and followed.
• Conducts random inspections of staff to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Responds to, controls, and commands minor and major incidents within the facility.
• Ensures reports are completed accurately and submitted in accordance with policy.
• Attends, coordinates, and maintains training schedules as well as work rosters.
• Serves as the Emergency Coordinator and initial commander during a crisis.
• Performs all duties of officer, corporal, and sergeant.
• Performs special roles such as Disciplinary Sergeant, Training Coordinator, POST-certified General Instructor, State Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, CORE Team Squad Leader, and CORE Team Training Officer.

Preferences: Preference may be given to applicants with 4-6 years of experience in Correctional Security with knowledge at the Correctional Sergeant level.

• Knowledge: Knowledge of department and institution policies and procedures; prisoner behaviors and offender management; group management and control in correctional institutions; supervisor/subordinate interactions; work management; leadership, planning, and staff utilization; identifying safety and security problems; investigation and interrogation processes.

• Education: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice).

• Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with knowledge at the level of a Correctional Sergeant.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Correctional Officer Certification awarded by the Wyoming POST Commission. Applicants not holding Wyoming POST certification must obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

• Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience with knowledge at the level of a Correctional Sergeant. POST certification required within 6 months of employment.

• Candidates must pass background/reference checks, medical and psychological evaluation, physical fitness exam, drug screen, and other pre-employment testing before appointment.
• Must be able to work overtime, any shift, holidays, and weekends.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• WDOC is a Drug-Free Workplace with drug testing policies.
• Background/reference check, psych/medical evaluation, and drug test are required before appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace with dress code standards.
• WDOC complies with PREA and protects inmates from abuse and harm.
• WDOC dress code has standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, leave, retirement, and advancement opportunities.

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