Correctional Lieutenant

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Corrections Lieutenant to oversee institutional operations and supervise a shift. You will co-lead group counseling sessions and monitor youth activities in a secure facility.

The role requires maturity, reliability, and strong leadership. Applicants must have two years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license; multiple shift premiums apply and overtime is possible.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Two years of corrections, law enforcement, or related experience.
• Associate/Bachelor's degrees may substitute for experience per DJJ rules.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise institutional operations and a shift in the absence of a Shift Captain.
• Monitor DJJ juveniles and disciplinary issues; co-lead counseling sessions.
• Maintain shift logs and incident reports; assist youths with procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal counseling to Correctional Officers; ensure youth rights and safety.
• Transport juveniles as needed and coordinate with staff during trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Correctional Lieutenant

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$47,346.72 Annually

• Locality Premium – $5.228 per hour
• Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

500 County Park Road
Paducah, KY 42001 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother 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 foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as supervisor of institutional operations and supervises a shift in the absence of a ShiftCaptain, co-leads group counseling sessions and supervises/monitors activities of juveniles within theDepartment of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
• Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; handles routine disciplinary problems andinvestigates all unusual occurrences; co-leads group counseling sessions for assigned juveniles.
• Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incidentreports and other documentation as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
• Provides guidance and informal counseling to Correctional Officers. Ensures juveniles are aware of theirrights, policies and procedures. Transports juveniles as needed.
• Provides routine building maintenance, housekeeping, etc. and notifies supervisors of correctionsneeded.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as assigned and directed.
• Perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work-related projects.

Additional Information:

• This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the AppointingAuthority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails twoweeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville,Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential jobfunctions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billedthrough the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.

This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.228, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:

• Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift Premium - $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour

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 Bryon Jasis at [e-mail] or 502-764-1911.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D