Lieutenant

State of Oklahoma • OK

81d • $53,268

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the coordination, supervision, and direction of a correctional security program, maintaining security, control and custody of inmates, complying with policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and facilitating the successful operation of a state adult correctional facility.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in correctional officer or security work for a government or private corrections agency.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Satisfactory completion of an adequate training program for correctional officers and guards, as prescribed and approved by the State Board of Corrections.
• Satisfactory completion of a physical in keeping with the conditions of the job description on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts shift briefings, supervises correctional officers, and coordinates shift coverage.
• Provides a leadership role to subordinate correctional officers; serves as a positive role model and provides information to the chief of security.
• Completes performance reviews for subordinates and sets job expectations for officers; administers progressive discipline, monitors and approves officers' time and clears exceptions.
• Maintains a high degree of knowledge of duties required for assigned posts, offender programs, logs, policies and procedures; implements and performs those duties with minimal supervision.
• Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities.
• Maintains security of an assigned area or post, responds to emergencies and adapts to any situation.
• Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews.
• Escorts inmates to work sites.
• Inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools, caustics and keys.
• Reviews safety and security for all areas.
• Patrols yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, dormitories and work areas on an assigned shift.
• Observes activities and movements of inmates.
• Manages inmate conduct, work and discipline.
• Maintains order and discipline in programs and during meals and recreation periods.
• Inspects living areas, facilities, and work locations for unauthorized objects or materials; makes reports on incidents.
• Operates manually or electronically controlled security equipment, maintaining controlled movement of inmates, staff and the public.
• Conducts inmate counts.
• Performs searches of inmates and living quarters for contraband.
• Enforces institutional rules and regulations.
• Maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting, standing and/or walking.
• Conducts sanitation and security inspections of all areas within assigned posts and takes appropriate steps to correct deficiencies.
• Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status, and movement.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Compensation of $53,268.80

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree