Lieutenant

Luzerne County•Wilkes-Barre, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lieutenant works under the administrative direction of the Captain and provides daily direction to Correctional Staff regarding shift operations of the Luzerne County Division of Corrections. The role supports the care, custody, and control of the inmate population and helps ensure operations meet applicable Title 37 requirements and the Division’s performance objectives. The Lieutenant oversees daily facility operations, staff response to crises, security controls, inmate classification and placement, and compliance with federal PREA standards. The position also assists with staff leave monitoring and maintains professional relationships with outside agencies, volunteers, visitors, and the community.

Requirements

High school diploma, supplemented by training in a correctional field.
Five years of related criminal justice experience, including two years supervising staff.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and methods, including instructing others during complex situations.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential data discreetly when disclosure is protected by law.
Ability to comply with Luzerne County personnel policies and Code of Ethics, as well as Division of Corrections policies and procedures.
Must submit to random drug testing and pass a criminal background check.
Must maintain a flexible schedule and be readily available during weekends, holidays, additional shifts, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

Establish priorities during peak activities and direct Correctional staff to meet Title 37 and Division performance objectives.
Conduct daily operations according to Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and make daily rounds throughout the facility.
Inform the Captain of misconduct by staff or inmates.
Evaluate crisis situations and direct the workforce’s response appropriately.
Supervise key control, security device control, weapons disbursement, and radio control.
Authorize the use of force and restraints in appropriate situations.
Determine appropriate temporary inmate classifications and cell placements.
Assist the Captain in monitoring staff sick, personal, and vacation leave.
Maintain professional relationships with other county agencies, community agencies, volunteers, visitors, and the community.
Treat inmates without discrimination regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or nature of the offense.
Maintain federal PREA standards and fulfill responsibilities under the act.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Remain readily available during weekends, holidays, additional shifts, and emergencies.