Correctional Lieutenant

CT; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) Cheshire Correctional Institution is seeking a dedicated Corrections Lieutenant for the TRUE Unit. This role supervises custodial staff, oversees daily operations, safety and security, and mentors inmates aged 18-25.

Candidates should have strong leadership, crisis management, and training experience within correctional settings. Position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with shifts on first or second, and requires maintaining disciplined

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.
• College training in corrections, behavioral sciences or criminal justice may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise correctional staff on assigned shift; assume custody and security responsibilities as needed.
• Monitor inmate population and mentor/mentee groups within the TRUE Unit.
• Direct staff assignments, conduct post inspections, and enforce rules and post orders.
• Oversee training, prepare reports, and participate in disciplinary proceedings.
• Respond to crises and coordinate security operations as required.
• Conduct staff evaluations and assist in training new officers.

Skills

Supervision

Crisis response

Training & development

Discipline enforcement

Inmate population management

Education

College training in corrections or related field

Job description

Introduction

Are you a dedicated Department of Correction employee who takes pride in your job?

Do your actions embody the Department of Correction core value of P.R.I.D.E.?

Are you looking to advance in your career at the Department of Correction?

If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), Cheshire Correctional Institution is seeking candidates to fill Correctional Lieutenant vacancies in the TRUE unit – a unit designated to the oversee and support the staff working in the True Unit – CT DOC’s male young adult program for incarcerated individuals aged 18-25.

This recruitment will be used for any vacancies that occur on first or second shift. Please check any or all shifts you are interested in on your application. These are full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday- Friday positions.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, Monday through Friday schedule.
• This position is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or performing specialized duties at Cheshire CI in the TRUE Unit.
• This position is responsible for the daily operations, safety and security of the facility, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing work of TRUE Unit staff, and supervision of the management of the inmate population specifically TRUE Unit mentors/mentees.

About Us

Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law‑abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for either supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or for performing specialized assignments.

Examples of Duties

• Assists a Captain in supervising a large complement of officers on an assigned shift or as a shift supervisor;
• In absence of a Captain assumes responsibility for custody and security of inmates, building and grounds;
• Assigns personnel to posts and makes frequent inspections to evaluate performance of officers, effective manning of posts and enforcement of rules and regulations;
• Oversees staff in performing sensitive investigations and/or tactical operations as well as maintaining sensitive information;
• Responsible for responding to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity;
• Determines training needs for facility or facilities personnel;
• Performs administrative tasks necessary to ensure training is conducted;
• Conducts training sessions for personnel in facility and conducts training sessions for Maloney Center for Training and Staff Development;
• Assists in supervising inmate counts;
• Reviews and acts on reports submitted by officers and/or other departmental staff;
• Prepares and submits reports on operational/investigatory/tactical activities and supervises maintenance of reports and records on operations;
• Makes staff evaluations;
• Chairs disciplinary committee;
• May be responsible for transportation and guarding of inmates away from premises;
• May counsel inmates and staff;
• May assist in training new officers in procedures and regulations;
• May assist in updating post orders or unit directives;
• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of modern correctional methods and practices;
• Knowledge of
• Policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities;
• The appropriate methods of discipline applied to inmates;
• Considerable
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions;
• Utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

College training in corrections, behavioral sciences or criminal justice may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult male offenders age 18-25;
• Experience overseeing mentor/mentee communities;
• Experience and/or training in conflict resolution, motivational interviewing, restorative justice, family engagement, trauma informed care;
• Exposure to programs available to the inmate population;
• Exposure with reentry initiatives;
• Experience with community networking with volunteers or professional partnerships.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, a Commercial Driver's License, or both.

Character Requirements

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.

A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a considerable danger of injury or assault by inmates.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.