Corrections Lieutenant: Security & Inmate Oversight

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT in Delaware seeks a Correctional Staff Lieutenant to oversee inmate security operations and supervise a correctional team. The role involves route supervision, incident reporting, and ensuring facility discipline and safety while coordinating with administrators.

The candidate will possess relevant experience in correctional settings, enforce rules, maintain logs, and may participate in riot control or K-9 duties as needed. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the facility.
• Keep accurate head counts of inmates at the security post.
• Conduct periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches for contraband.
• Operate manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforce all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observe inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that threats security.
• Ensure inmates conform to proper standards of care in living areas and hygiene.
• Maintain custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or appointments.
• Prepare and maintain daily logs and routine reports using an automated information system.
• May train and care for K-9 including feeding and kennel maintenance.
• May enter the institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities; pursue escapees.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inmate security knowledge

Policy enforcement

Staff supervision

Driver's license

Job description

DelDOT in Delaware seeks a Correctional Staff Lieutenant to oversee inmate security operations and supervise a correctional team. The role involves route supervision, incident reporting, and ensuring facility discipline and safety while coordinating with administrators.

The candidate will possess relevant experience in correctional settings, enforce rules, maintain logs, and may participate in riot control or K-9 duties as needed. A valid driver's license is required.