Correctional Lieutenant - Tucson

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Lieutenant works under general supervision from a higher authority and serves as a first-line officer managing and supervising multiple shifts of Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Officer IIs at an adult institution. The role has authority to assign and reassign staff to maintain security and control, and may serve in the absence of the Chief of Security as appropriate. It is responsible for supporting the safety and health of staff and inmates, evaluating staff, and preparing reports and recommendations.

The position oversees security, custody, order, and discipline; develops schedules, procedures, and post orders; inspects institutional areas and security networks; and ensures staff follow procedures and instructions. It also participates in inmate discipline and classification processes, provides or oversees staff training, and interacts with staff and inmates, including through paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention. Work is performed on shifts and involves exposure to hazards associated with maintaining institutional security, order, and discipline. This posting is open only to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry employees. Applicants must have passed probation as an ADCRR Correctional Sergeant by the announcement close date and upload an approved Promotions Certificate with their application.

Requirements

• Must be a current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry employee; the posting is open to current employees only.
• Must have passed probation as an ADCRR Correctional Sergeant by the close date of the announcement.
• Must upload an approved Promotions Certificate with the application and meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of correctional institution security, custody, and disciplinary practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing inmate control.
• Knowledge of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention methods and techniques for inmates.
• Knowledge of supervision and work-leadership principles and practices.
• Knowledge of self-defense and the use of weapons and related defense and control equipment.
• Knowledge of techniques for observing, detecting, and defusing adverse actions by inmate populations.
• Ability to apply and interpret institutional security, custody, and discipline measures.
• Ability to apply counseling and crisis intervention methods and techniques for inmates and staff.
• Ability to supervise and to use and train others in self-defense, weapons, and related defense and control equipment.
• Ability to observe, detect, and defuse adverse actions by inmates.
• Ability to apply basic first aid measures and use devices that protect self and staff from serious health disorders.
• Verbal and written communication skills appropriate to duties in a correctional setting.
• Ability to maintain interpersonal relationships in a correctional setting and a calm, even temperament during emergencies.
• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment; employees driving on state business must maintain an acceptable driving record and complete required driver training.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) is required for newly hired State employees.
• Appointment is contingent on completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions; some positions may also require psychological examinations, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as officer-in-charge of multiple shifts of Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Officer IIs performing inmate security duties.
• Schedule and assign or reassign staff to maintain security, order, and discipline and provide special or support services.
• Inspect areas and conditions for the safety of staff and inmates; detect problems, notify the appropriate response team, and prepare reports.
• Assist in developing effective work schedules, procedures, and post orders.
• Oversee security, custody, and control of the institution’s internal and external perimeters and evaluate and report on security and communication networks.
• Develop and post staff duty rosters, assure compliance, and adjust assignments as required to maintain security and custody.
• Interact with staff and inmates, provide paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention, refer cases to appropriate care and treatment teams, and write reports.
• Write or assist in writing recommendations for security, custody, and disciplinary procedures and practices.
• Serve on inmate discipline and classification committees; review discipline reports, make recommendations, coordinate with the Inmates’ Classification Specialist, and help ensure due process and timely inmate movements.
• Brief security staff and assure compliance with instructions.
• Provide or oversee appropriate security staff training and encourage participation in in-service training.
• Review and monitor security practices and procedures to ensure inmate accountability, recommending and implementing changes as appropriate.
• Attend unit staff meetings, direct discussions as chairperson when applicable, resolve problems, and lead or participate in decision-making.
• Confer with superiors about problems, including employee and inmate relationships, and assist with problem-solving and decision-making.
• Evaluate staff and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, with 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options
• Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
• Optional deferred compensation plans
• Credit union membership
• Wellness program
• Incentivized commuter club
• Public transportation subsidy program
• Paid parental leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed