Lieutenant of Correctional Officers- Field

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Three years fulltime wageearning correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include one year in the supervision of employees preferred. Thirty semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in Criminal Justice from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for one year of nonsupervisory experience for a maximum substitution of one year.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities.

2. Knowledge of correctional methods techniques practices and procedures.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures rules and regulations preferred.

4. Knowledge of the care and feeding of horses preferred.

5. Knowledge of the tools and equipment necessary to perform agricultural duties preferred.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

8. Skill to plan organize and assign the work of others.

9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.

10. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.

11. Skill in the supervision of employees and inmates.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop crawl twist reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend repeatedly climb stairs steps and ladders identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize lift and carry 45 lbs. and over perceive depth operate a motor vehicle operate motor equipment use firearms perform tactile discernment restrain ive persons; and ride and care for horses.

B. Conditions include working inside and outside working around machines with moving parts and moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working protracted or irregular hours excessive heat cold humidity dampness and chill dry atmosphere excessive or intermittent noise constant noise dust fumes smoke gases grease oils slippery or uneven walking surfaces working at heights working on ladders or scaffolding using chemical agents and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone radio firearms handcuffs waist and leg restraints turn cranks on manual doors tear gas canisters and weapons VCR cameras various locking systems tractor trailer dolly and automobile

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex supervisory correctional work in the care and custody of inmates. Work involves scheduling training and supervising staff; and maintaining order and discipline among inmates assigned to agricultural duties; and supervises the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Functions as shift supervisor; supervises instructs trains and ensures the safety of employees and inmates assigned to agricultural duties; provides security maintenance and inventory of tools and equipment; schedules employees and inmates work and offduty time; and assists in formulating security and work procedures.

B. Supervises and directs searches for contraband and provides security; counts feeds and supervises inmates in housing work and other areas accessed by stairs steps and ladders; and performs security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing and climbing stairs steps and ladders to reach the assigned areas.

C. Supervises and provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates squatting and bending to perform pat and strip searches of inmates restraining and securing sometimes ive inmates and transferring and transporting inmates by walking driving or riding in various vehicles such as trailers vans buses and other forms of transportation.

D. Supervises and provides security of inmates performing technical skills such as construction maintenance laundry food service and in varied industrial and agricultural operations which involve climbing stairs steps and ladders and climbing around the inside and outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather.

E. Responds to emergencies including climbing stairs steps and ladders while searching for escaped inmates hearing calls for and calling for help giving first aid at the emergency site carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs steps and ladders; and uses force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control inmates.

F. Reads reviews and properly applies information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides appropriate information to other personnel; complies with all policies procedures rules and regulations; enforces inmate disciplinary rules; and supervises the preparation and maintenance of records forms and reports. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is transitioning to a new online application system to help streamline and expedite the process. All submissions for this position must be submitted through the new application system. Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted.

Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a condition of employment.

TDCJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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