Lieutenant

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into leadership and make a difference! We're seeking a dedicated Lieutenant to lead with integrity, inspire teams, and uphold excellence at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
Three (3) years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include one (1) year in the supervision of employees.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Operational Review Sergeant or Security Threat Group Sergeant experience may be substituted for one (1) year of the required supervisory experience.
Thirty (30) semester hours with a minimum of six (6) semester hours in Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of required non-supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as shift supervisor.
Conduct daily shift briefings to provide updated information and issuance of chemical agents.
Maintain daily shift roster to ensure required posts are filled, address staffing shortages and post vacancies.
Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees and offenders; schedule employees’ and offenders’ work and off-duty time; assist in formulating security and work procedures.
Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security.
Supervise and provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders and offenders assigned to work duty, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
Perform specific security functions including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.