Correctional Lieutenant
Correctional Lieutenant
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Job Description
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- 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 K9 including feeding grooming and kennel maintenance.
- May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities. May participate in the pursuit of escapees.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Lieutenant
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Two years experience as a Correctional Staff Sergeant or four years as a Correctional Sergeant or equivalent experience in the CO/series.
- Twoyears 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 Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Benefits
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Accommodations
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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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