Detention Lieutenant

Saline County; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Wellness check provided

Job summary

Saline County is seeking a Detention Lieutenant to supervise detention officers, oversee inmate safety, and ensure facility readiness. The role includes managing security, medications, transport to court, and documenting incidents with precision.

Qualifications include a GED or high school diploma, five years of related experience, three years of management experience, and CLEST certification or ability to obtain within one year. Health and retirement benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; evidence via transcript or diploma; home schooling not accepted without approval.
• Experience: five years related experience/training and three years related management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure booking of all lawfully arrested people with proper procedures and documentation.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain records of incidents and disciplinary actions.
• Directly supervise staff and ensure duties comply with laws, policies and ordinances.

Skills

Communication Skills

Report writing

Policy/procedure manuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing/Typing

Spreadsheet

Job description

2026 Saline County

Sheriff Lieutenant - Detention

Job Description

Exempt: No

Department: Sheriff - Detention Center

Reports To: Detention Captain

Location: 735 S Neeley Street, Benton, AR 72015

Safety Sensitive: This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Detention Lieutenant is under the supervision and direction of the Jail Captain; the Detention Lieutenant is responsible for the supervision of the Detention Officers on duty and the inmates. Must guarantee the security, wellbeing, and the safety of staff/inmates housed in the Detention Center. The incumbent assists with the management and control of the detention facility by always overseeing the visual and audible supervision of inmates in cell areas. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper services, supplies, and food are provided to all inmates. Also, provide for recreational and religious programs on a reasonable basis. The incumbent must ensure that the area is maintained in good clean order, good repair, well aired, and ensure safety for confinement of detainees and safety of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure booking of all lawfully arrested people by ensuring all proper procedures and documentation is accurately completed.
2. Prepare daily reports, maintain accurate records of all unusual incidents, and prepare disciplinary action records.
3. Ensure facility security by use of shift staff properly manning stations and following all policies of administration.
4. Direct supervise staff ensuring adherence to all duties are carried out according to applicable laws, ordinances, and policies.
5. Ensure cleanliness of cell areas, halls, etc. and ensure all is in good repair. You are responsible for ensuring the facility remains in a state of "inspections-readiness" at all times while maintaining a professional
6. Oversee and administer medications to inmates, as prescribed by a physician.
7. Ensure that prisoners are delivered/transported to the proper court at the proper time.
8. Collect and receipt for money received for bonds, fines and fees, completing accurate records.
9. Supervise detainee’s visitations and communication.
10. Review, evaluate, and make recommendations relative to inmate complaints, grievances, and medical requests.
11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or have passed the General Education Development (GED) testing indication high school graduation level. Home school diplomas will not substitute for the above unless approved by the Commission. Documentary evidence shall consist of official transcript, diplomas or GED test report form. In unusual circumstances the Commission may be required to accept other documentation and in such cases the decision of the Commission will be final. Home schooling diplomas will not be accepted unless approved by the Commission. Five (5) year related experience and/or training and three (3) year related management experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public;ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• No felony convictions.
• Arkansas Driver's License (or ability to immediately obtain license).

• Jail Standards Certification; certified by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) for meeting the minimum selection and training standards for admission to employment as a law enforcement officer in Arkansas as established by CLEST at the time of hiring or within 1 year of employment. Must be able to pass a physical fitness test semi-annually
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to provide proof
• Physical Readiness Testing: The Sheriff will authorize the appropriate personnel to conduct physical readiness testing (PRT) of all deputies two (2) times in a calendar year. All sworn deputies, to include detention deputies, must perform the following:
  • Plank (no time requirement)
  • Pushups (no number or time requirements)
  • One (1) mile walk (no time requirement)

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Law Enforcement Certification

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing, Spreadsheet

Basic: Accounting

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which require somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or s. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the following pre-employment requirements: criminal background check, traffic offense check, sexual offender check, child maltreatment check, adult maltreatment check and drug test by appropriate licensed agencies. The incumbent may be exposed to contagious and infectious diseases such as HIV virus, Hepatitis A, B and C and Tuberculosis.

The position involves regular and irregular hours needed to perform related duties. Work hours may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload and work-in-progress. This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017. This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017.

The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. All positions within the Sheriff's Office are assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy or the Detention Captain and are subject to be changed when deemed in the best interest of the Sheriff's office operation.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the needs of the department and requirements of the job change.

DETENTION LIEUTENANT

• Starting at a rate of $54,844 annually (84 hours per 14-day pay period) plus $2,411 of holiday pay for County recognized holidays for a new hire or an established employee not certified by CLEST (an established employee is an individual who has been a full-time Saline County employee for more than 90 days). The applicant must be able obtain his/her certification within 1 year of employment or promotion.
• Promotional rate of $60,222 annually (84 hours per 14-day pay period) plus $2,647 of holiday pay for an established employee who is certified by CLEST prior to the promotion (an established employee is an individual who has been a full-time Saline County employee for more than 90 days).
• As with all law enforcement positions, overtime is earned after physically working 85.5 hours during the 14-day work period. All time up to 85.5 hours is paid at straight time and all hours over 85.5 are paid at time and one-half.

• Certificate pay is available for CLEST certified employees working for the Sheriff's office according to the certification schedule and paid the first pay period in December.
• Bilingual pay of $2,080 is available once proficiency has been established.

• This position is designated as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by Act 593 of 2017. An essential function of this position is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee's coverage provided the employee obtains a wellness check within designated time frame.
• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee's gross towards the employee's retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER