Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky
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
The ideal candidate for this position will need to have strong communication skills, time management abilities, leadership abilities, ability to work under pressure, and establish teamwork for the smooth and safe operation of the facility. Correctional Lieutenants must also be organized and able to make critical decisions in emergency situations.
All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
