Correctional Lieutenant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Burgin, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Lieutenant is essential to the operation of a correctional institution and provides training and supervision to correctional sergeants, correctional officers, and inmates using extensive knowledge of custody, security, and safety measures. The role supports the safe and smooth operation of the facility through leadership, communication, organization, teamwork, time management, and critical decision-making, including during emergencies. The position is with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Department of Corrections, at 710 Walter Reed Road, Burgin, Kentucky. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position eligible for overtime pay, with an annual salary of $47,346.72. Employees in this job classification must comply with applicable federal and state laws concerning firearms and ammunition. Despite medical cannabis legalization in Kentucky, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to other applicable laws. The work environment is hazardous because it involves working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. The role may also involve hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services. The position has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with offender rehabilitation, or supervision and care of young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, or day treatment program, or a combination of these areas.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must meet applicable federal and state laws for carrying, using, and possessing firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
Must maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
Strong communication, time management, and leadership abilities; ability to work under pressure; ability to establish teamwork; organization; and ability to make critical decisions in emergencies.

Responsibilities

Supervises and assigns correctional sergeants and officers in their daily duties.
Plans shift coverage for facility operations.
Investigates reported occurrences and submits written reports.
Serves as shift supervisor and runs daily facility operations in the absence of the Correctional Captain.
Monitors facility expenditures, including staff compensation time, overtime, and maintenance costs.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Completes assigned investigations, including disciplinary reports, grievances, and theft reports.
Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner.
Completes employee evaluations.
Provides training and supervision to correctional sergeants, correctional officers, and inmates.