Correctional Lieutenant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•La Grange, KY

1d•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

Strong communication skills
Time management abilities
Leadership abilities
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to establish teamwork for the smooth and safe operation of the facility
Organized
Able to make critical decisions in emergency situations
Must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
High school graduate
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.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience.
A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for one year of required experience.
For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.
For the Department of Juvenile Justice must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

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