Correctional Lieutenant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Paducah, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Lieutenant to supervise institutional operations and a shift when a Shift Captain is absent. The position involves supervising and monitoring juveniles, co-leading group counseling sessions, handling routine disciplinary matters, and investigating unusual occurrences. The role requires maturity, reliability, self-discipline, leadership, and respectful treatment of staff, youth, and others. Training and mentoring opportunities support career growth and advancement.

The employee maintains shift logs, reports issues to supervisors, completes incident reports and other documentation, assists juveniles with complaint procedures, and provides guidance and informal counseling to Correctional Officers. The employee also ensures juveniles understand their rights, policies, and procedures; transports juveniles as needed; performs routine building maintenance and housekeeping; attends meetings, case conferences, and training; and assists youth with recreational and work-related projects.

This is an essential position subject to mandatory operations and may require overtime or work on any shift. Employees must complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. The training includes two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks at the academy in Louisville, Kentucky; overnight lodging and travel are required for the academy and provided by the department. Applicants must pass a physical examination and be able to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work takes place in a hazardous correctional or juvenile detention environment and may involve hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle for transportation services.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work involving offender rehabilitation, or supervision and care of young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, or day treatment program, or an equivalent combination of these areas.
• An associate degree in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field may substitute for six months of required experience.
• A bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related major field may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or an equivalent program approved by the Commissioner may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
• Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
• Must pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise institutional operations and supervise a shift in the absence of a Shift Captain.
• Supervise and monitor juveniles' activities, address routine disciplinary problems, and investigate unusual occurrences.
• Co-lead group counseling sessions for assigned juveniles.
• Maintain shift logs, notify supervisors of issues, and complete incident reports and other required documentation.
• Assist juveniles with complaint procedures and ensure they understand their rights, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal counseling to Correctional Officers.
• Transport juveniles as needed.
• Perform routine building maintenance and housekeeping and notify supervisors of needed corrections.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training as assigned.
• Assist youth with recreational and work-related projects, including physical efforts.

Benefits

• Locality premium of $5.228 added to the hourly rate.
• Shift premium of $2.13 per hour for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift premium of $1.13 per hour for work between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend and holiday premium of $2.13 per hour.
• Overnight lodging and travel for the academy training are provided by the department.
• Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination will be reimbursed by the department.
• Training and mentoring opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED