Shift Lieutenant, Treatment

Management & Training Corporation • Henderson, TX

394d • $49,920 - $49,920

About The Position

The Shift Lieutenant at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, is responsible for supervising assigned sergeants and correctional officers, ensuring the custody and care of offenders, and maintaining order and discipline within the facility. This full-time position offers the opportunity to advance in a criminal justice career while making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in the facility.

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, including one (1) year in the supervision of employees.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required.

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee wellness program
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED