Correctional Lieutenant

State of Indiana•Pendleton, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Lieutenant is responsible for emergency preparedness and response training for Indiana Department of Correction teams, as well as the management, supervision, and safety of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers, and the public. The role applies IDOC and facility rules, policies, and procedures firmly, fairly, and consistently. It requires vigilance for security breaches and threats, and immediate, effective leadership during emergencies. The lieutenant oversees daily unit inspections, incident tracking and reporting, staff direction, facility operations, and emergency preparedness. As shift supervisor, the lieutenant coordinates daily operations through Correctional Sergeants and Officers and may recruit, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate employees. The position also supports offender treatment and rehabilitation programs and directs staff in maintaining facility cleanliness. Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is a maximum-security facility in Pendleton, Indiana, with 391 beds for incarcerated juvenile males. Its campus includes housing complexes, a secure housing area, medical services, food and laundry operations, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, a chapel, and a school. The facility perimeter is monitored 24/7, and programs focus on treatment, vocational skills, education, and re-entry preparation.

Requirements

Be willing to travel, with reasonable accommodation.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Test negative on all drug screenings.
Have thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, and practices used in a correctional environment.
Be able to work mandatory or voluntary overtime.
Be able to supervise offenders and staff and achieve desired results.
Have strong critical-thinking skills and apply them as needed.
Communicate effectively, including giving clear directions.
Be able to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Be able to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, and coach and develop employees.
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 (HSE), at least 3 years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement, and 1 year of correctional supervisory experience or supervisory training in a related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily inspections of the units.
Track incidents, properly vet them, and report them to the Operations Center.
Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of incarcerated individuals, buildings, and grounds.
Follow policies and procedures related to facility operations and emergency preparedness.
Provide supervisors with input on staff assignments, performance, corrective actions, and security issues and potential resolutions.
Assist in identifying offender treatment needs and support treatment and rehabilitation programs, including encouraging offenders to accept professional assistance and treatment as needed.
Direct staff regarding facility maintenance and cleanliness.
Act as shift supervisor, directing and coordinating daily operations using a team of Correctional Sergeants and Officers.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees so responsibilities and expectations are understood and professional development is supported.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and required procedures.
Manage, supervise, and support the safety of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers, and the general public.
Provide emergency preparedness and response training for various Indiana Department of Correction teams.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.