Corrections Lieutenant: St. Brides Correctional Center #00302

DHRM • Chesapeake, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Lieutenant contributes to the public safety mission by managing the daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and inmates in an institutional setting. The role supervises and monitors staff on an assigned shift to maintain a safe, secure, and productive environment; leads and counsels staff; and may coordinate work schedules and assign duty rosters. The Lieutenant also contributes to staff performance management, conducts ongoing inspections to maintain security, sanitation, and good order, and interacts with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• DCJS certification.
• Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement.
• Experience supervising corrections staff.
• Working experience planning, scheduling, and/or organizing work, including timekeeping and duty-roster management.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating records and reports and applying post orders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures governing security and/or administration.
• Ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, and electric and electronic controls.

Nice To Haves

• LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience and/or training.
• Working experience with evidence-based practices.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and inmates in an institutional setting.
• Supervise and monitor staff on an assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
• Lead and counsel staff.
• May coordinate work schedules and assign duty rosters for the assigned shift.
• Contribute to administration of the staff performance management system.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to maintain security, sanitation, and good order of the institution.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

What This Job Offers

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