Correctional Staff Lieutenant

DelDOT; Georgetown (DE); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Delaware seeks a dedicated Correctional Lieutenant to oversee inmate security and staff supervision within a secure facility. This role reports to an administrative supervisor and requires strong discipline and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include overseeing inmate escort, headcounts, contraband searches, locking systems operation, and daily incident reporting. A valid driver’s license and experience in inmate security are essential.

Formación

• Two years as Correctional Lieutenant or four years in CO/series.
• Three years of staff supervision experience.
• Two years enforcing institutional rules and procedures.
• Knowledge to evaluate inmate security levels for housing.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain control of inmates while escorting them within the facility.
• Keep accurate head counts at the security post.
• Conduct periodic shakedowns and searches for contraband.
• Operate manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforce rules affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observe inmate activities to detect security threats.
• Ensure inmates meet care standards in living areas.
• Maintain custody during transport to other institutions or court appearances.
• Prepare daily logs and routine incident reports.
• May train and care for K-9 and kennel maintenance.
• May backup in riot control and pursue escapees.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Rule enforcement

Security awareness

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Summary Statement

This is the administrative level responsible for various administrative functions necessary to ensure the discipline and security of a secure facility. Positions report to an administrative supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities. May participate in the pursuit of escapees.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant OR four years of combined experience as a Correctional Staff Sergeant, Correctional Lieutenant, OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• Three years experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Two years experience in implementing and enforcing institutional/departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and recommending alternatives, improvements and course of action to improve security.
• Knowledge of evaluating inmate security levels to determine appropriate housing assignments within a facility.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.