PROMOTIONAL - Corrections Lieutenant

Louisville Metro Government; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisville Metro Government is seeking a qualified Sergeant for its correctional facility. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing staff and inmate interactions. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and be current LMDC Sergeants with required seniority, capable of passing various health and safety standard checks.

Benefits

Union regulated salary

Annual in-service training provided

Qualifications

• Must be a current LMDC Sergeant with 2 years of continuous seniority.
• Must pass annual tuberculin test.
• Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shift activities at a correctional facility.
• Confers with judges and investigates inmate complaints.
• Compiles evidence and testifies in court.

Skills

Supervision

Investigation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MUST BE A CURRENT LMDC SERGEANT WITH 2 YEARS OF CONINTUOUS SENIORITY IN THAT POSITION.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises shift activities and operations of an assigned area within a correctional facility, prepares reports on emergency situations or significant occurrences, and answers questions from the public on the status of inmates
• Confers with judges, interviews inmates, determines inmate classification and housing assignment, investigates alleged employee misconduct and conducts other specialized corrections administrative support duties
• Exercises supervision over subordinate personnel

UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION

• Compiles evidence should legal action be taken and testifies in court
• Evaluates and recommends improvements in department procedures and operations
• Assists the department administrative staff in resolving personnel problems and employee complaints and grievances
• Patrols the correctional facility on an assigned shift to supervise and inspect the personnel, security equipment, activities and operations of an assigned unit, and reviews daily shift reports from subordinates for content, completeness and accuracy
• Discusses schedule of inmate movement, planned activities, and changes in procedures or operations with subordinate supervisors
• Confers with judges concerning the inmate jail population in order to determine the inmates who are eligible for early release or reassignment to an alternative sentencing program
• Interviews inmates to investigate and respond to their complaints or grievances, or to determine the proper classification and housing assignment
• Investigates cases of alleged employee misconduct and violations of criminal laws and department standard operating procedures, reports findings to management, and testifies in court or at hearings
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to department personnel concerning inmate custody, prisoner classification, and procedures
• Consults with and discusses shift activities and operations; emergency conditions; significant occurrences; and inmate housing classification, disturbances, and grievances with administrative staff
• Represents the department to other law enforcement agencies, court personnel, vendors, inmate families, and the public to provide information and answer questions on inmates and correctional facility operations and procedures
• Collects statistical data and prepares reports on department activities and operations, and completes special projects
• Performs related work

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Must be a current Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) Sergeant with two (2) years of continuous seniority in that position

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing

Other Minimums:
GENERAL

• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
• Must pass an annual tuberculin test
• Must complete forty (40) hours of annual in-service training
• Must be on 24 hour call
• Must lift and restrain individuals
• Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer

HOME INCARCERATION

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Special Requirements:

• Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice or with youth in the care, custody or supervision of Youth Development must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 CFR 115.17 and 115.317, to include periodic post-employment criminal background checks

All requirements must be met on or before July 18, 2025

Salary Grade: U19-001
Salary: Union Regulated
Filing Deadline: July 18, 2025

Test Dates
September 4 & 5, 2025

Test Weights
Written Exam: 25%
Job Simulation: 65%
Seniority: 10%

An Equal Opportunity Employer