Correctional Lieutenant

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in West Liberty, KY, is seeking a Correctional Lieutenant to oversee daily operations, supervise Sergeants and Officers, and manage security and safety protocols within a state correctional facility.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities, with responsibilities spanning training, investigations, and incident reporting in a high-risk environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
• Substitution of education for experience allowed: Associate degree substitutes for six months; Bachelor's substitutes for one year.
• Must meet age and licensure requirements as described in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assigns correctional sergeants and officers.
• Plans shift coverage for facility operations.
• Investigates reported incidents and submits written reports.
• Serves as shift supervisor in absence of the Captain.
• Monitors staff expenditures and maintenance costs.
• Responds to emergencies and maintains safety procedures.
• Completes disciplinary, grievance, or theft investigations as assigned.
• Ensures timely completion of all required reports and evaluations.

Skills

Corrections experience

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitution

Bachelor's degree substitution

DJJ Training Academy completion

Job description

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Title

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

200 Road to Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Description

Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

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

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

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 theCorrectional 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 otherinvestigation 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 managementabilities, leadership abilities, ability to work under pressure, and establish teamwork for the smooth andsafe operation of the facility. Correctional Lieutenants should also be organized and able to make criticaldecisions in emergency situations.

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

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.

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 Regina Setters at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D