Correctional Lieutenant
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Eddyville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky Do you want to advance your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking an individual up for a new challenge. The Correctional Lieutenant is essential to the operation of a correctional institution. Providing training and supervision to Correctional Sergeants, Correctional Officers, and inmates by utilizing extensive knowledge of custody, security, and safety measures.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must have two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice. social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.
- Must be twenty-one years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
- All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication skills
- Time management abilities
- Leadership abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Establish teamwork for the smooth and safe operation of the facility
- Organized
- Able to make critical decisions in emergency situations
Responsibilities
- Supervises and assigns correctional sergeants and officers in their daily duties
- Plans shift coverage for the operation of the facility
- Investigates all reported occurrences and submits written reports
- Serves as shift supervisor in running the daily operations of facility in the absence of the Correctional Captain
- Monitors expenditures such as staff compensation time, overtime, and maintenance cost for the facility
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations
- Completes investigations to include disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, or any other investigation assigned
- Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner
- Completes evaluations on employees
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
High school or GED
