Corrections Lieutenant

County of Blair • Hollidaysburg, PA

4d • $59,899 • Onsite

About The Position

Blair County Prison is seeking a shift lieutenant. This position is a member of management and functions as a mid-level manager to oversee responsibilities associated with department budget, employee relations, inmate control and custody, labor relations, operations, planning, policies/procedures, records retention, and staff scheduling and work assignments. The incumbent will also serve as officer in charge during the absence of the warden or deputy wardens.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must successfully complete Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Title 37 training within one year of placement if without it at hire
• At least three years' full-time corrections experience, with one year related supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of corrections methods, practices, principles, and techniques
• Moderate computer literacy in e-mail, Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing applications
• Moderate math abilities
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficient organizational skills
• Willingness to work at any time emergencies arise or circumstances merit
• Reliable transportation and/or a clean MVR
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Regularly touring the facility
• Maintaining department standards for attendance and tardiness administration/documentation, and records retention
• Enforcing County and facility policies and procedures with firmness, impartiality, and tact
• Reviewing or performing staff scheduling
• Keeping staff well-informed
• Ensuring work performed by subordinate staff and inmates is done satisfactorily
• Performing varied administrative tasks for warden, deputy wardens, or customers such as Board of Commissioners, Human Resources Department, or Prison Board
• Conducting or participating in investigations and disciplinary procedures
• Participating in hiring
• Coordinating periodic performance evaluations, firearms certification, and training
• Keeping up to date in the corrections industry

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier pharmacy components
• Pension plan
• Public employer's equivalent of 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac
• 14 annual paid holidays
• Other time-off provisions

What This Job Offers

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