Correctional Lieutenant- Corrections
Job Location:
Jessup, PA - USA
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Job Summary
- POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the 2025 Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is correctional work at the first line supervisory level with work performed under general supervision and is responsible for maintaining security custody and care of incarcerated person in the Howard County Detention Center and Central Booking Facility.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE: $72707 ANNUALLY/$34.96 HOURLY
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs supervisory and advanced level corrections operations work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes maintaining order and discipline among inmates and first line supervision over correctional officers and staff as assistant shift leader. Assigns work conducts inspections evaluates performance and hears employee grievances- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains security over inmates; observes inmate behavior; supervises the work assignments recreational activities and housing activities of inmates; search inmates for contraband; inspects and searches inmate living areas; work spaces recreational areas program areas for cleanliness and/or contraband.
Conducts and records security rounds formal and informal counts and inspections.
May process the intake and discharge of inmates; receives and reviews legal; court and all official documents pertaining to an inmate; receive and issue clothing property and funds under the supervision of a superior.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and inmates.
Conducts inspections of inmate housing and work areas.
Conducts investigations.
Coordinates the scheduling of employees.
Completes performance evaluations and provides input for performance improvement where needed.
Observes job performance; provides guidance and direction to subordinates.
In the absence of the Correctional Captain acts as a shift leader by directing the work of lower level correctional officers as assigned; completes shift records.
Monitors staff compliance with Federal and State correctional standards as well as Departmental policy.
Employee must be qualified with departmental weapons.
Other related duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises subordinate officers assigned to maintain security over inmates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and completing reports for disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.- MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates degree from an accredited school and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
U.S. Citizenship or resident alien status.
Minimum Age of 21.REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
Class C Maryland Drivers License or equivalent issued by state of residence.
Certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission as a Correctional SupervisorSuccessful qualification with Department issued handgun and shotgun or other long rifle.Successful completion of required in- service training courses.
PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good interview skills
Demonstrated writing skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Knowledge of security operations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
May be exposed to hostile situations where risk or physical injury is possible due to nature of the immediate working environment. or possible exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position requires working a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays. The work hours will vary across all three security shifts (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 p.m. to midnight midnight to 8 a.m.) as work load dictates.
LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Ability to use a personal computer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
