CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70013224

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Correctional Officer Lieutenant position is located at Gadsden Re-Entry Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The Officer assigned to this position has responsibility for supervising Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to any security post on any of the established shifts. This position serves as the initial commander during emergency situations and functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours. Duties include planning, organizing, and coordinating shift activities, delegating assignments, managing leave, ensuring accurate attendance and leave reports, and ensuring proper security coverage. The role involves staff counseling, performance evaluations, and potentially disciplinary actions. The Lieutenant supervises contraband searches, inspects buildings and grounds for security and sanitation, and coordinates training. They are authorized to supervise body cavity searches and non-emergency use of force. Key responsibilities also include supervising inmates, managing housing areas, enforcing rules, transporting inmates, conducting head counts, and maintaining custody. The position requires performing crisis intervention, including restraining violent inmates, defending against attacks, preventing escapes, and providing emergency assistance during disasters. It also involves conducting inspections and surveillance of the physical plant and attending mandatory training.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida
Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months
Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months
Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years
Current FDC employee (internal promotional opportunity only)

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift.
Delegates post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports.
Works with employees to ensure proper security coverage.
Conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and to give additional duties or instructions.
May take or recommend non-appealable disciplinary action or recommend appealable disciplinary action to higher level management.
Supervises searches for contraband and makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
Inspects physical plant for security concerns and to maintain proper sanitation standards.
Circulates throughout institution observing officers’ performance.
Conducts performance evaluations.
Schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates.
Conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures.
Supervises and coordinates body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden, Assistant Warden or Chief Correctional Officer.
Authorizes non-emergency applications of use of force per DC Rule 33-3.0065(3).
Supervises inmates at the level of risk they present.
Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards.
Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures.
Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter.
Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.
Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include, but not limited to, CPR, first aid, implementation of evacuation procedures, security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas.
Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
Attends mandatory and other training.
Performs other related duties as required.