Correctional Lieutenant

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Correctional Lieutenant to supervise correctional staff, plan shift coverage, and ensure safe facility operation. The role emphasizes leadership, discipline, and timely reporting within a high-security environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in corrections or related fields, a high school diploma, and be at least 21 with a valid driver's license. This executive branch, full-time position offers overtime eligibility and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related supervision.
• Substitute education for experience: Associate's degree substitutes for six months; Bachelor's degree substitutes for one year; DJJ Training Academy substitutes for one year.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assigns correctional sergeants and officers.
• Plans shift coverage for facility operation.
• Investigates reported occurrences and submits written reports.
• Acts as shift supervisor in the absence of the Corrections Captain.
• Monitors expenditures for staff compensation, overtime, and maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies and completes investigations and disciplinary reports.
• Completes employee evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604820

Correctional Lieutenant

Pay Grade 12

Salary $47,346.72 Annually

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

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location 3111 Spurr Road Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Description

Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

Do you want to advance your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking an individual up for a new challenge.

The Correctional Lieutenant is essential to the operation of a correctional institution. Providing training and supervision to Correctional Sergeants, Correctional Officers, and inmates by utilizing extensive knowledge of custody, security, and safety measures.

This position is located at the Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex in Lexington, Kentucky.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Supervises and assigns correctional sergeants and officers in their daily duties.
• Plans shift coverage for the operation of the facility.
• Investigates all reported occurrences and submits written reports.
• Serves as shift supervisor in running the daily operations of facility in the absence of the Correctional Captain.
• Monitors expenditures such as staff compensation time, overtime, and maintenance cost for the facility.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Completes investigations to include disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, or any other investigation assigned.
• Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Completes evaluations on employees.

The ideal candidate for this position will need to have strong communication skills, time management abilities, leadership abilities, ability to work under pressure, and establish teamwork for the smooth and safe operation of the facility. Correctional Lieutenants must also be organized and able to make critical decisions in emergency situations.

All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

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 Kasey Schank at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D