Lieutenant

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County is seeking a Lieutenant to oversee the Corrections Division's shift operations. You will direct correctional staff, ensure adherence to SOPs, monitor security devices, and manage inmate classifications, while maintaining professional relations with staff and external groups.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, disciplined data handling, and a flexible schedule to cover weekends and emergencies, with responsibility for enforcing standards and responding decisively to

Qualifications

• Supervisory principles and methods, including instruction during complex situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential data discreetly and lawfully.
• Comply with Luzerne County policies and Division procedures.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Direct correctional staff to meet performance objectives and prioritize peak activities.
• Oversee daily facility operations and conduct rounds.
• Report misconduct by staff or inmates to the Captain.
• Assess crises and direct workforce response accordingly.
• Supervise key control, security devices, weapons disbursement, and radio control.
• Authorize use of force and inmate restraints when appropriate.
• Manage temporary inmate classifications and cell placements.
• Monitor staff leave times and maintain professional external relations.
• Treat inmates with non-discrimination and uphold PREA standards.

Skills

Supervisory principles

Effective communication

Confidential data handling

Policy compliance

Situational awareness

Education

High School diploma with correctional field training

Job description

The Lieutenant, under the administrative direction of the Captain, will provide daily direction to the Correctional Staff as related to the shift operation of the Luzerne County Division of Corrections, including the care, custody and control of inmate population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Establishes priorities during peak activities and directs Correctional staff, as required, to meet Title 37 and Division's performance objectives.
2. Conducts daily operation as defined by the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), making daily rounds throughout the facility.
3. Informs the Captain of any misconducts by staff or inmates.
4. Evaluates crisis situations and directs the workforce's response appropriately.
5. Supervises key control, security device control, weapons disbursement, and radio control.
6. Authorizes use of force and restraints in appropriate situations.
7. Determines appropriate temporary inmate classifications and cell placement.
8. Assists Captain in monitoring sick, personal and vacation leave times for staff.
9. Maintains a professional relationship with outside groups, including other county agencies, community agencies, volunteers, visitors and the community in general.
10. Relates to inmates without discrimination regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation and nature of the offense.
11. Maintains all federal PREA standards and responsibilities under the act.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Supervisory principles and methods, which includes instructing others during times of complex situations.
2. Effective communication, written and oral skills.
3. Handle confidential data discreetly, disclosure of which is protected by law.
4. Comply with all Luzerne County's personal policies and Code of Ethics, as well as the policies and procedures of the Luzerne County Division of Corrections.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include: a High School diploma, supplemented by training in a correctional field, five (5) years of related criminal justice experience, which must include two (2) years of supervision of staff. Candidate must submit to random drug testing and pass a criminal background check. Candidate must maintain a flexible schedule to be readily available during weekends, holidays, additional shifts and emergencies.