Lieutenant

Management & Training Corporation; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Bereavement & Military Leave

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation seeks a dedicated Lieutenant to lead with integrity at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX. You will supervise sergeants and officers, maintain order, and ensure safety in a correctional environment.

The role emphasizes shift leadership, staffing, training, and adherence to MTC and TDCJ directives. A high school diploma and supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Three (3) years full-time correctional custody or law enforcement experience with one year in supervision.
• Criminal Justice coursework or college credits may substitute for supervisory experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise assigned sergeants and correctional officers.
• Ensure custody and care of offenders and maintain order and discipline.
• Schedule, train and supervise staff in compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives.
• Conduct security searches and manage post assignments and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Scheduling

Training

Staff development

Education

GED or high school diploma

Criminal Justice coursework (30 hours)

Texas driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Pay

$25 per hour

Work schedule

Full time, 12-hour shift 6am-6:30pm or 6pm-6:30am rotational.

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Leave, Military Leave and Civic Duty
• Career advancement opportunities

Step into leadership and make a difference! We're seeking a dedicated Lieutenant to lead with integrity, inspire teams, and uphold excellence at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas.

What you’ll do

You will directly supervise assigned sergeants and correctional officers. You’ll be responsible for the custody and care of offenders; maintaining order and discipline among offenders; scheduling; training; and supervising staff in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Essential Functions

• Serve as shift supervisor. Conduct daily shift briefings to provide updated information and issuance of chemical agents.
• Maintain daily shift roster to ensure required posts are filled, address staffing shortages and post vacancies.
• Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees and offenders and schedule employees’ and offenders’ work and off-duty time; assist in formulating security and work procedures.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders and offenders assigned to work duty, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Perform specific security functions including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Three (3) years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include one (1) year in the supervision of employees.
• Operational Review Sergeant or Security Threat Group Sergeant experience may be substituted for one (1) year of the required supervisory experience.
• Thirty (30) semester hours with a minimum of six (6) semester hours in Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of required non-supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why

Lead from the inside and make a real difference every day!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

About Us

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