Lieutenant - Corrections (Florida State Certified ONLY)

Osceola County•Kissimmee, FL

22h

About The Position

Under general direction, the Lieutenant performs responsible management work involving the training, review, and evaluation of subordinate Sergeants, Corporals, and Corrections Officers to ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. This middle-management role oversees facility operations and works with considerable independence, conferring with the Captain on unusual or highly sensitive matters. The position supports the general welfare and safety of corrections staff, volunteers, and inmates. The employee must currently possess Florida State Corrections Certification. The position is eligible for night-shift differential pay. The Lieutenant oversees staff and facility activities, including inmate care, custody, and control; security, safety, and sanitation; classification, counts, and control; and compliance with applicable laws and standards. The position may involve responding to escalated circumstances, observing or supervising inmate activities, and observing nudity or possible lewd acts. The role requires attending defensive tactics training and firearm qualifications as required, and may require working all shifts and overtime.

Requirements

Must currently possess and maintain Florida State Corrections Certification.
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in a certified Corrections position, including four years as a Certified Corrections Supervisor and at least two years as a Certified Corrections Sergeant.
Successful completion of a criminal justice command academy, or ability to complete one; must apply for training within 12 months of appointment. Examples include the National Jail Leadership Command Academy, Florida Senior Leadership Program, and Valencia Public Safety Leadership Program.
Must possess Certified Jail Manager certification or apply to obtain it within 12 months.
Must possess and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Must not have received discipline above a Written Reprimand in the last 12 months.
Ability to manage professional management personnel engaged in supervising or managing detention and correctional activities.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Extensive knowledge of correctional facility operations and adult inmate care, custody, and control principles, practices, procedures, and systems.
Skill in the use and operation of handguns and other handheld weapons; considerable knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, equipment, and applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other standards.
Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional publications, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
Ability to work under stress; objectively observe and clearly report routine and emergency activities; and use safe First Aid methods and practices.
Customer relations skills and ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent, or frantic individuals and react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to work independently in office and correctional environments, prioritize work, organize and make sound judgments in inmate supervision, develop effective solutions, and investigate complaints.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with inmates, social service agencies, coworkers, department management, security and classification staff, members of the judiciary, and the public.
Must be able to work all shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to operate basic office and communications equipment, including radios, computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, and facsimile machines.
Must be able to perform intermittent physically demanding work and sit, stand, walk, or climb stairs for extended periods.
Medium physical demand; lifting up to 50 pounds maximum and frequently lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
Ability to express or exchange ideas by spoken word, perceive sound by ear, and maintain good eyesight for production or the safety of self and others.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice or a related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and evaluate Corrections staff according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Assist in formulating and delivering training procedures, conduct in-service training for Officers, and conduct shift briefings to disseminate pertinent information.
Enforce departmental rules, policies, and regulations.
Assist in developing and planning emergency responses, including responses to riots and fires.
Support the Captain in planning, organizing, and implementing Corrections goals and objectives, and coordinate activities toward their achievement.
Manage the care, custody, and control of criminal offenders; respond to escalated circumstances and observe, interact with, or supervise inmate activities to enforce order and discipline.
Monitor inmate housing, job, and program assignments.
Ensure work complies with laws, rules, and regulatory standards governing facility operations and inmate confinement, safety, health, and protection; safeguard staff, property, and facilities within the scope of responsibility.
Lead and manage scheduled and unscheduled rounds and inspections to enforce facility security, safety, and sanitation.
Search inmates and cells for contraband; manage inmate classification, counts, and control; and ensure fire safety, key control, perimeter security, and inmate visitor screening.
Attend defensive tactics training and firearm qualifications as required, and attend meetings concerning probation issues, legislative changes, and safety.
Maintain critical legal records and reports; prepare legal documentation; review incident reports for accuracy before submitting them through the chain of command; and review and submit agency fight and use-of-force packets.
Perform other related or logically assigned duties.