Correctional Lieutenant l

State of North Carolina•Halifax, NC

1d•$39,244 - $68,679•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Lieutenant I position is located at Roanoke River Correctional Institution in Halifax County, North Carolina. The lieutenant serves as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Correctional Captain. Responsibilities may include managing multiple locations, usually a medium- or minimum-custody facility operating within the scope of a larger facility. These facilities house and provide services for 1,000 or more inmates. The position supervises subordinate staff and oversees shift operations, facility inspections, records, equipment readiness, training coordination, investigations, and operational procedures. The NC Department of Adult Correction safeguards and preserves lives and property and provides care, custody, and supervision for adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. Its Division of Institutions manages daily operations at state-operated prison facilities and provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
Pass a criminal background check.
Produce a negative drug screening result.
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
Possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Documented supervisory skills in a prison facility.
Knowledge of facility operations.
Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures.
Documented report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Correctional Captain.
Supervise subordinate staff.
Conduct shift line-ups and make shift assignments.
Inspect personnel to determine whether they are physically and mentally capable of assuming assigned posts.
Inspect housing units, buildings, grounds, and posts to ensure officers are alert, discipline is maintained, and assignments are performed properly.
Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
Account for persons and funds.
Ensure assigned equipment is operationally ready.
Identify subordinate staff training needs and coordinate training delivery.
Conduct internal investigations.
Develop operational plans, post orders, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Potentially manage multiple locations, usually a medium- or minimum-custody facility within the scope of a larger facility.