Correctional Lieutenant

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Lieutenant serves primarily in the role of Shift Commander at CCTC and is an essential component of the managerial team serving as the bridge between Administration and frontline staff. The Correctional Lieutenant serves in various capacities with varying task assignments responsible for decision making, operations, emergency response, and the supervision of assigned staff. Supervision of staff is a compilation of professionalism, establishing expectations, completion of performance reviews, leadership, development of staff, coaching and counseling, mentoring, task participation, task completion, and corrective action. The Correctional Lieutenant is also responsible for performing various administrative functions necessary to ensure the maintenance of discipline and security within the facility. A significant aspect of the work involves establishing effective working relationships and inspiring the confidence and cooperation of custody staff, treatment staff, and residents.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Correctional Staff Sergeant OR four years of combined experience as a Correctional Sergeant, Correctional Staff Sergeant, OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
Two years experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
One year experience in implementing and enforcing institutional/departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and recommending alternatives, improvements and course of action to improve security.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities.
May participate in the pursuit of escapees.