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10/28/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-06528
Correctional Lieutenant
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$47,346.72 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
200 Road To Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA
Description
Are you ready to Brave the Challenge?
Do you want to advance your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking an individual up for a new challenge.
The Correctional Lieutenant is essential to the operation of a correctional institution. Providing training and supervision to Correctional Sergeants, Correctional Officers, and inmates by utilizing extensive knowledge of custody, security, and safety measures.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
* Supervises and assigns correctional sergeants and officers in their daily duties.
* Plans shift coverage for the operation of the facility.
* Investigates all reported occurrences and submits written reports.
* Serves as shift supervisor in running the daily operations of facility in the absence of the Correctional Captain.
* Monitors expenditures such as staff compensation time, overtime, and maintenance cost for the facility.
* Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
* Completes investigations to include disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, or any other investigation assigned.
* Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner.
* Completes evaluations on employees.
Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:
* Strong communication skills.
* Time management abilities.
* Leadership abilities.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Establish teamwork for the smooth and safe operation of the facility.
* Must be organized.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice. social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for one year of required experience.
For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Regina Setters at reginak.setters@ky.gov or 606-743-2800.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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