Corrections Lieutenant: Sussex State Prison Complex #00203
About The Position
This position contributes to the public safety mission by managing the daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates within an institutional setting. The Corrections Lieutenant supervises and monitors staff on the assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment. This role involves leading and counseling staff, coordinating work schedules, and assigning duty rosters. The position also contributes to the administration of the performance management system for staff and conducts ongoing inspections to maintain the security, sanitation, and good order of the institution. The Corrections Lieutenant 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 to include timekeeping and duty roster management.
- Experience in 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 in the use of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls.
Nice To Haves
- LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience and/or training.
- Working experience with evidence-based practices.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs to include Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates.
- Supervise and monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe, secure, and productive environment.
- Lead and counsel staff.
- Coordinate work schedules and assign duty rosters for assigned shift.
- Contribute to the administration of the performance management system for staff.
- 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.
Benefits
- Background Investigation
- Drug Testing
- Layoff Preferences
- EEO employer
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
- Veteran preference
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
