Lieutenant Corrections

BUCKS COUNTY; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated supervisor for its correctional facilities. This role involves overseeing security operations, managing correctional staff, and ensuring adherence to facility policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a correctional setting, with strong leadership and communication skills. You will be responsible for maintaining safety and security while fostering a positive environment for both staff and offenders. Join a team committed to public safety and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 7 years in correctional setting, with 3 years at Sergeant rank.
• Must have excellent communication skills and knowledge of security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise correctional staff and ensure compliance with security regulations.
• Conduct training and evaluations of correctional officers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

OMSE

Live Scan

EMS

Job description

Career Opportunities

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Job Summary: Performs supervisory correctional work and is responsible for security and operations of the Bucks County Correctional Facility, Women’s Correctional Facility, and/or the Community Corrections Center. This supervisory position provides management to correctional staff and offenders assigned to all levels of custody under the supervision of the department to ensure compliance with security regulations and public safety. This is accomplished through adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Sergeants and/or Corrections Officers are on duty per schedule, in proper uniform.
• Attend Roll Call.
• Unit management.
• Train, mentor, coach, and monitor correctional officers and sergeants. Make corrections as needed.
• Make frequent tours of assigned modules to observe and document the performance of Sergeants and/or Corrections Officers while conducting routine institutional operations.
• Ensure appropriate security and sanitary conditions are consistently maintained.
• Inform subordinates of all new regulations or changes and communicate special orders to the Corrections Officers.
• Schedule and organize cell searches, inspections of work areas, dispensary, and dining hall to ensure their constant supervision.
• Overall responsibility for admission/discharge/transfer of offenders within the facilities.
• Reconcile offender headcount received from Officers and resolve any discrepancies.
• When assigned, ensure accountability of offenders involved in community activities.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents, submit written reports of the findings, and appear in court as appropriate.
• Investigate offender grievances and submit written reports.
• Evaluate and document job performance of cadets and probationary employees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and offenders.
• Respond quickly and calmly in an emergency.
• Conduct Loudermill meetings when assigned.
• Conduct training when assigned.
• Adapt to changing technological innovations.
• May be required to pass annual weapons qualifications.
• Ensure all reports submitted are accurate and complete.
• Monitor CorreTrak.
• May be assigned to any of the Department buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Seven (7) years’ experience in a correctional setting, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience at the rank of Sergeant or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/related field or a high school diploma/equivalent with one year of correctional supervisory experience; or any other combination of education and experience that is acceptable.
• May be required to pass a pre-promotion written and/or video Ergonomics exam.
• Must participate in the merit selection process before the senior selection board.
• Must have excellent communication skills when interacting with the general public, correctional staff, and offenders.
• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations governing the security of a correctional or detention facility (Title 37/ACA).
• Thorough knowledge of housekeeping and sanitary measures required in the facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the care and use of firearms, batons, OC spray, Taser, and other related equipment.
• Keyboard skill of 20 WPM with knowledge of computer programs which include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, OMSE, Live Scan, and EMS.

Functional Requirements:

Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)

• Stooping
• Pushing
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Pulling
• Kneeling
• Standing
• Talking
• Turning
• Reaching
• Hearing
• Depth Perception
• Mobility
• Lifting: (Check one)
• Carrying: (Check one)

A) Light (20-25 lbs)

A) Light (10-25 lbs)

(25-50 lbs)

(50-100 lbs)

X

D) Very Heavy (over 100 lbs)

X

Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)

Form perception

Problem solving

Motor coordination

Working speed (ex. wpm) 20 wpm

Computer/VDT ability

General learning ability

Clerical perception

Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)

• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Temperature changes
• Wet conditions
• Humid conditions
• Exposure to fumes
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Noise and vibration
• Exposure to chemicals
• Inclement weather conditions.
• Inside/outside weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job ID 6117 Category Full-Time Non-Exempt, Hourly Status Open Department of Corrections Salary Pay Rate: Based on Experience. Word Processing: 20 WPM. Posted March 7, 2025 2:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled.