Correctional Lieutenant

State of Connecticut•Cheshire, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), Cheshire Correctional Institution is seeking candidates to fill Correctional Lieutenant vacancies in the TRUE unit. The TRUE unit oversees and supports staff working in CT DOC’s male young adult program for incarcerated individuals aged 18-25. This recruitment is for any vacancies that occur on first or second shift. These are full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday-Friday positions. This position is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or performing specialized duties at Cheshire CI in the TRUE Unit. This position is responsible for the daily operations, safety and security of the facility, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing work of TRUE Unit staff, and supervision of the management of the inmate population specifically TRUE Unit mentors/mentees.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.
Possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.
Possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, a Commercial Driver's License, or both.
Considerable knowledge of modern correctional methods and practices.
Knowledge of policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities.
Knowledge of the appropriate methods of discipline applied to inmates.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions.
Ability to utilize computer software.
Supervisory ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adult male offenders age 18-25.
Experience overseeing mentor/mentee communities.
Experience and/or training in conflict resolution, motivational interviewing, restorative justice, family engagement, trauma informed care.
Exposure to programs available to the inmate population.
Exposure with reentry initiatives.
Experience with community networking with volunteers or professional partnerships.

Responsibilities

Assists a Captain in supervising a large complement of officers on an assigned shift or as a shift supervisor.
In absence of a Captain assumes responsibility for custody and security of inmates, building and grounds.
Assigns personnel to posts and makes frequent inspections to evaluate performance of officers, effective manning of posts and enforcement of rules and regulations.
Oversees staff in performing sensitive investigations and/or tactical operations as well as maintaining sensitive information.
Responsible for responding to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity.
Determines training needs for facility or facilities personnel.
Performs administrative tasks necessary to ensure training is conducted.
Conducts training sessions for personnel in facility and conducts training sessions for Maloney Center for Training and Staff Development.
Assists in supervising inmate counts.
Reviews and acts on reports submitted by officers and/or other departmental staff.
Prepares and submits reports on operational/investigatory/tactical activities and supervises maintenance of reports and records on operations.
Makes staff evaluations.
Chairs disciplinary committee.
May be responsible for transportation and guarding of inmates away from premises.
May counsel inmates and staff.
May assist in training new officers in procedures and regulations.
May assist in updating post orders or unit directives.
May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies.
Performs related duties as required.