Prison Security Lieutenant — Advanced Supervisor

DelDOT; Smyrna, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Correction seeks an experienced Correctional Lieutenant to supervise and participate in the discipline and security of a secure facility through subordinate Staff Sergeants. This role emphasizes management of inmate movement, safety procedures, log maintenance, and coordination of transport and escort duties within a secure environment.

Applicants must meet the stated experience requirements and participate in required trainings to advance security operations and

Qualifications

• Two years experience as Correctional Staff Sergeant OR four years combined experience as a Correctional Sergeant, Correctional Staff Sergeant, OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• Two years experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• One year experience in implementing and enforcing institutional/departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and recommending alternatives, improvements and course of action to improve security.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities. May participate in the pursuit of escapees.

Skills

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Discipline enforcement

Job description

The Delaware Department of Correction seeks an experienced Correctional Lieutenant to supervise and participate in the discipline and security of a secure facility through subordinate Staff Sergeants. This role emphasizes management of inmate movement, safety procedures, log maintenance, and coordination of transport and escort duties within a secure environment.

Applicants must meet the stated experience requirements and participate in required trainings to advance security operations and