Correction Lieutenant - 20026569

State of Ohio • London, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correction Lieutenant supervises correction officers and Correction Sergeants/Counselors assigned to posts, areas, or special duties at Madison Correctional Agency. The role helps maintain a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment by directing custody operations, inspecting posts and facility areas, enforcing security procedures, and responding to emergencies. This is a permanent, full-time classified position open only to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employees. The listed compensation is $30.22; work hours are not specified.

The lieutenant instructs and evaluates staff, assigns posts and work, oversees the use of body-worn cameras and body scanners, conducts security surveillance and rounds, and helps prevent escapes and other threats. Duties also include supporting unit plans and meaningful activities, responding to incarcerated persons’ needs and complaints, preparing reports and evaluations, coordinating schedules and movement, serving on committees, and ensuring the security and availability of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of training or experience enforcing security measures for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in a controlled environment; and at least 6 months of training or experience in supervisory principles and techniques or providing work direction and training to other employees.
• Alternatively, 12 months of experience as a Correction Sergeant/Counselor, classification 46532, with a high school diploma or GED.
• An equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications may be accepted.
• A commercial driver's license is required if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Position is open to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction employees only.
• Final applicants must undergo pre-employment urinalysis drug testing and a criminal background investigation.
• The position is subject to federal ATF regulations prohibiting possession of firearms or ammunition after consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana.

Responsibilities

• Supervise correction officers and Correction Sergeants/Counselors assigned to posts, areas, or special duties.
• Instruct and evaluate correction officers and assign staff to posts.
• Enforce post-order assignments and inspect posts to ensure staff are alert, attentive, and properly positioned.
• Enforce the use of body-worn cameras and ensure proper use of body scanners on the incarcerated population.
• Conduct security surveillance of the institution and property.
• Prevent escapes, apprehend escapees, and prevent incidents threatening facility, staff, incarcerated-person, or public safety; use physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force when necessary to detain or secure incarcerated persons.
• Make rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, safety compliance, contraband, and general security.
• Monitor and direct custody operations during movement of incarcerated persons to meals, the infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations.
• Attend monthly unit meetings and assist the Correction Specialist with unit supervision in accordance with the unit plan.
• Assist in supervising or arranging supervision for meaningful activities.
• Assist in developing and enforcing memorandums of understanding between service departments and units, and respond to staff concerns.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used by correction officers.
• Respond to incarcerated persons’ needs, manage disputes, seek resolution, and report complaints of employee abuse.
• Participate in unit planning, operations, and problem solving; respond to emergencies and security alerts.
• Gather information and write reports about accidents, fires, and employee and incarcerated-person disciplinary actions.
• Complete employee and incarcerated-worker performance evaluations.
• Schedule work assignments, population bed movement, meals, and educational and recreational activities.
• Serve on a rules infraction board or other committees as required.
• Ensure the safety and security of equipment and supplies, including radios, vehicles, restraint devices, body-worn cameras, body scanners, mailroom scanners, and computers.
• Make periodic rounds.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED