Correctional Lieutenant

State of Indiana•Carlisle, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Correctional Lieutenant, you will oversee emergency preparedness and response training for Indiana Department of Correction teams and manage, supervise, and help ensure the safety and security of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers, and the public. You will apply IDOC and facility rules, policies, and procedures fairly and consistently to incarcerated individuals and subordinate staff. The work is varied and requires vigilance for security breaches and threats, as well as effective leadership during emergencies. The role serves as a shift supervisor, directing daily operations with Correctional Sergeants and Officers. It includes supervising staff and incarcerated individuals, supporting rehabilitation and treatment efforts, and contributing to employee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and performance management. The position is at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, a multi-level security facility in Carlisle, Indiana, serving incarcerated adult males. The salary traditionally starts at $53,222.00 and may be commensurate with education and work experience. A degree is not required. A high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of relevant corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement experience, and one year of correctional supervisory experience or related supervisory training may be considered. Continued employment requires completion of mandatory training, including the DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Willingness to travel, with reasonable accommodation.
Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, and practices used in a correctional environment.
Ability to work mandatory or voluntary overtime.
Ability to supervise incarcerated individuals and staff and achieve desired results.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to apply them as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively and give clear directions.
Ability to delegate work, set direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employees.
Ability to successfully complete mandatory training, including the DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses, to continue employment.
A degree is not required. A high school diploma or High School Equivalent and at least three years of corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement experience, plus one year of correctional supervisory experience or supervisory training in a related field applying relevant skills in a similar role, may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily inspections of facility units.
Track, vet, and report incidents to the Operations Center.
Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of incarcerated individuals, buildings, and grounds.
Follow facility operational and emergency preparedness policies and procedures.
Provide supervisors with input on staff assignments, performance, corrective actions, and security issues and potential resolutions.
Assist in identifying incarcerated individuals’ treatment needs and support treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Direct staff in maintaining facility cleanliness and upkeep.
Direct and coordinate daily operations as shift supervisor, working with Correctional Sergeants and Officers.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees, clarifying responsibilities and expectations and supporting professional development.
Set employee expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and required procedures.
Provide supervision for incarcerated individuals and, potentially, one or more staff members.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible employees, community service leave, and combined vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.