Correctional Lieutenant

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Correctional Lieutenant for the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in La Grange, KY. The role leads security staff, oversees shift operations, and ensures adherence to agency policies on a 40-hour work week with full benefits.

The ideal candidate has two years in corrections or related fields, with education substitutions allowed. Must be 21+, possess a valid driver’s license, and be prepared for various shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
• Associate's degree can substitute for six months of experience; Bachelor's for one year.
• Must be twenty-one years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• CHFS participates in E-Verify and Form I-9 work authorization will be checked.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Correctional Officers and Sergeants.
• Maintain performance documentation and recommend discipline.
• Prepare timesheets and approve leave for staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations for officers and sergeants.
• Act as shift supervisor and coordinate emergency operations.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate intervention techniques.
• Address staff and patient-related issues and conflicts.
• Oversee on-the-job training for new officers.
• Interpret and teach agency policies and procedures.
• Complete incident reports and report facility issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree substitute

Bachelor's degree substitute

Job description

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2605395

Correctional Lieutenant

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$38,854.56 - $57,139.68 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

1612 Dawkins Road

La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center is located in La Grange, Kentucky and performs competency evaluations for persons in Kentucky. We are the only forensic hospital in the state, serving all 120 counties. Our team has a 40-hour work week and includes health insurance, life insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits. We are currently looking for a Correctional Lieutenant who possesses the skills, knowledge, and desire to be part of our security team.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Supervises Correctional Officers and Correctional Sergeants.
• Maintains documentation on job performance, recommends discipline to supervisor as needed.
• Prepares and approves timesheets and leave time for Correctional Sergeants.
• Completes performance evaluations for Correctional Officers and Correctional Sergeants.
• Acts as shift supervisor when designated by Captain to include: facilitating roll call and/or departmental meetings, assuring staffing complement is met, coordinating facility operations during emergency situations, inspections of physical plant after emergencies and supervising transportation of patients.
• Responds to and assist in emergency situations, ensuring appropriate intervention techniques are utilized.
• Addresses and resolves problems and conflicts related to staff and patient needs.
• Manages and supervises on the job training for new officers.
• Interprets policy and procedures.
• Teaches staff how to implement agency policy and ensure that officers review, understand and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Conducts ongoing training as needed.
• Serves on a panel for security interviews as designated by shift supervisor.
• Assists Captain and supports shift supervisor in administration of security functions.
• Completes incident reports, and reports maintenance or housekeeping issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Skills in teamwork, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and communication skills.
• Ability to work any shift and day.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice. social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for one year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jim Beyea at [e-mail] or 502-225-5257.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D