Lieutenant

State of Oklahoma • Hinton, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility involving the coordination, supervision and direction of a correctional security program in a state adult correctional facility. Typical Functions: Coordinates and supervises or directs correctional security functions and activities at an adult correctional facility; may serve as a shift supervisor with responsibility for all assigned units and functions in a large facility or as the chief of security in a smaller facility. May serve as commander of a correctional emergency response team; schedules training exercises and coordinates activities. Conducts special investigations, particularly concerning incidents that occur during assigned shifts. Coordinates and supervises security, riot and escape procedures, including procedures for inmate counts and searches for escape materials and contraband. Prepares daily work schedules for security personnel; prepares and maintains appropriate records concerning employees and residents. Conducts inspections of assigned staff at beginning of shift to assure proper attire and fitness for duty; makes periodic inspections of posts to assure that they are properly maintained; prepares administrative reports concerning the operation of the shift. Acts as liaison to local law enforcement agencies; provides information and file changes; arranges court appearances. Serves as member of the administrative institutional staff; participates in the formulation of institutional policies, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in correctional or security work for a government agency or private corrections agency.
• Minimum age of twenty (20) years of age.
• Possession of thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university; or possession of a high school diploma acquired from an accredited high school or GED equivalent testing program and graduation from a training course conducted by or approved by the Department and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training either prior to employment or during the first six (6) months of employment.
• Good moral character.
• Satisfactory completion of an adequate training program for correctional officers and guards, as prescribed and approved by the State Board of Corrections before going on duty alone.
• Satisfactory completion of a physical in keeping with the conditions of the job description on an annual basis and along the guidelines as established by the Department of Corrections.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of staffing patterns and scheduling the distribution of staff and work assignments.
• Knowledge of methods and objectives of discipline required for inmates under restraint.
• Knowledge of the psychology of inmate behavior.
• Knowledge of the use and care of firearms.
• Knowledge of proper restraint methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of English usage.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of report writing techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports.
• Ability to quickly evaluate a situation and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to exercise alertness and be able to act quickly in an emergency.
• Ability to effectively communicate security techniques.
• Ability to maintain proficiency in firearms.
• Ability to assess and manage conflict resolutions within the inmate population.

Nice To Haves

• The Director shall have the authority to establish the maximum age for correctional officers entering service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises or directs correctional security functions and activities at an adult correctional facility.
• May serve as a shift supervisor with responsibility for all assigned units and functions in a large facility or as the chief of security in a smaller facility.
• May serve as commander of a correctional emergency response team; schedules training exercises and coordinates activities.
• Conducts special investigations, particularly concerning incidents that occur during assigned shifts.
• Coordinates and supervises security, riot and escape procedures, including procedures for inmate counts and searches for escape materials and contraband.
• Prepares daily work schedules for security personnel.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate records concerning employees and residents.
• Conducts inspections of assigned staff at beginning of shift to assure proper attire and fitness for duty.
• Makes periodic inspections of posts to assure that they are properly maintained.
• Prepares administrative reports concerning the operation of the shift.
• Acts as liaison to local law enforcement agencies.
• Provides information and file changes.
• Arranges court appearances.
• Serves as member of the administrative institutional staff.
• Participates in the formulation of institutional policies, rules and regulations.

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

What This Job Offers

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