Lieutenant (Corrections)

County of Merrimack • Boscawen, NH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team! The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. Our policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners. Exercise significant discretion in providing day-to-day supervision and assistance to Sergeants, officers and correctional staff assigned to his/her command, conduct performance evaluations, take corrective or disciplinary action when appropriate and removing employees from the facility. Review and enforce discipline, orderly behavior and confinement of incarcerated inmates as well as to ensure security within the correctional facility.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of correctional experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge’s, skills and abilities.
• Certification or ability to obtain certification as a Certified Correctional Officer by the New Hampshire Association of Counties.
• Must possess a valid New Hampshire driver's license or other state if residence is outside of NH.
• Must pass a drug screen & background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and assistance to Sergeants, officers and correctional staff assigned to his/her command.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Take corrective or disciplinary action when appropriate and removing employees from the facility.
• Review and enforce discipline, orderly behavior and confinement of incarcerated inmates.
• Ensure security within the correctional facility.

What This Job Offers

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