Corrections Lieutenant: Haynesville Correctional Center #00151

$56,524 - $98,425/Yr

Department Of Corrections

Full-time - Entry Level

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Corrections Lieutenant at Haynesville Correctional Center plays a crucial role in ensuring public safety by managing the daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates. This position involves supervising staff to maintain a safe and secure environment, leading and counseling team members, and conducting inspections to uphold security and sanitation standards within the institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of Security Supervisors, Corrections Officers, and Inmates.
• Supervise and monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Lead and counsel staff, coordinating work schedules and assigning duty rosters.
• Contribute to the administration of the performance management system for staff.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to maintain security, sanitation, and good order of the institution.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• DCJS Certification.
• Considerable experience in corrections or law enforcement.
• Experience supervising corrections staff.
• Working experience in planning, scheduling, and organizing work including timekeeping and duty roster management.
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating records and reports and applying post orders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures governing security and/or administration.
• Ability to receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge in the use of firearms, radio equipment, physical control devices, electric and electronic controls.

Nice-to-haves

• LEAD Graduate or equivalent applicable experience and/or training.
• Working experience with evidence-based practices.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook.

Benefits

• EEO employer committed to workforce diversity and equitable opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.
• Preference in hiring process for Veterans and AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni.