Corrections Lieutenant

Yakima County•Newport City, VT

About The Position

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Corrections Lieutenant-S Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Overview: Salary: $10,397 per month Position Closes: April 27, 2026 There is one position vacant in the Yakima County Department of Corrections. Under the direction of the Division Chief, the Corrections Lieutenant is responsible for planning, administering, organizing, controlling, coordinating, enforcing, auditing, monitoring and evaluating all operations and activities within an assigned corrections facility or section and its relevant correctional programs. Note: There will be an Written Exercise and Oral board as part of the interview process Benefits included in position: Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) Retirement Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Please note: This is a Teamsters Bargaining Unit position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Requirements

High School or (G.E.D.) AND 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an adult correctional setting, three (3) years of which have been served at the rank of Sergeant or above.
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience (including three (3) years at the rank of DOC Sergeant or above) which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
Required: A Valid Driver's License and proof of insurance, if requested.
Applicant will be subject to a thorough background investigation to include fingerprinting and a complete criminal record investigation, financial background review and general employment verification.
Outside applicants: When applying outside of the agency, applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation to include fingerprinting and a complete criminal record investigation and pre-employment drug testing.
NOTE for Current employees: To be eligible to test for the rank of Lieutenant, interested Sergeants must have 3 years of continuous contiguous service as a law enforcement or corrections Sergeant and must have not received a written reprimand in the past 18 months, or a suspension or disciplinary demotion in the past 2 years.
Supervisory theories, practices and principles of organizational management.
Project management, public administration and financial management.
Applicable terminology, laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment.
Effective communication, interactive and listening skills.
Customer service techniques and team building concepts.
Operating office equipment and computers utilizing related software applications
Basic understanding in the use of relational databases
Determining priorities and making critical decisions; developing initiatives and projects
Supervising, teaching, coaching, mentoring, monitoring and evaluating staff
Developing, writing, applying and implementing County and Departmental policies and procedures
Solving problems, resolving conflict and team building
Applying principles of financial and resource management in budgeting and participation in contract negotiations
Giving public presentations, public speaking and facilitating meetings
Researching, enforcing and mediating laws, codes, ordinances and regulations
Providing technical expertise within the area of responsibility
Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with fellow staff, County and other officials, at all organization levels and with the public
Communications, oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction

Responsibilities

Plans, develops recommendations and implements strategies and programs to accomplish department goals, priorities and objectives; Manages and coordinates facility or section use of resources; Develops, interprets, monitors, modifies, and implements operational protocols, procedures and post orders; Oversees daily operation within the assigned area of responsibility, insuring goals and objectives comply with the Law and Justice plan and the County’s long range goals, while meeting the needs of the department.
Supervises, directs and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors and staff. Insures consistent application of supervisory policies within assigned areas, and in conjunction with other lieutenants, throughout the facility. Oversees staff-related activities, by monitoring and inspecting areas within the assigned facilities which include: the review of various computer entered logs and photos, the review of all incident reports, field inspections of all officer assigned posts and housing floors, observing staff interaction with other staff and inmates. Participates in the performance evaluation of assigned personnel. Monitors the training of employees to meet current and projected demands. Reviews and modifies the organizational structure within assigned area of command to meet changing needs. Ensures that activities are accomplished by prioritizing work assignments and adjusting resource allocation; Ensures that safe security practices are being used and promoted by all staff.
Drafts and recommends new policies, procedures and post orders as directed or needed. Evaluates department programs and analyzes trends of operations; Researches legal requirements, best practices, and industry standards to ensure legal compliance and up-to-date operational standards.
Confers with various department heads, local and state officials, community-based organizations and groups, businesses, schools and the general public to explain department goals, priorities and project information. Meets on a regular basis with other Lieutenants to improve and maintain open lines of communications, ensures and promotes interdivisional relations, efficiencies and cooperation.
Investigates and responds to complaints and grievances filed by inmates and the public.
Monitors fiscal operations of the assigned programs and division. Recommends expenditures; Provides input in the development and implementation of divisional budget; Reviews and monitors subcontract terms and ensures reports are provided as required.
Assumes incident command responsibilities when necessary, initiating action, assigning personnel, and notifying designated officials.
Other duties required.