CORRECTIONS SHIFT LIEUTENANT

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

CLASS DESCRIPTION

2026

CLASS TITLE: SHIFT LIEUTENANT

PAY GRADE 115, NON-EXEMPT

BASE SALARY RANGE $69,685 – $123,755

STARTING SALARY BASED ON CREDITABLE YEARS OF

EXPEREINCE/EDUCATION/MILITARY SERVICE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The purpose of the class is to assist in supervising daily jail operations, ensuring the safety and

security of inmates, staff and the citizens of Albemarle County through the proper enforcement of

jail policies and procedures; to perform specialized administrative duties as assigned, and to

perform related corrections, administrative and supervisory work as required. The class works

within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences

under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in

this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the

class as necessary.

Assists in supervising daily jail operations, ensuring the safety and security of inmates, staff and

the citizens of Albemarle County through the efficient and effective enforcement of jail policies and

procedures.

Ensures assigned operations are in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws

and standards; evaluates and recommends changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.

Supervises subordinate officers through the chain of command; supervisory duties include

scheduling, instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards,

coordinating activities, acting on employee problems, and recommending employee discipline and

discharge.

Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and

standards; evaluates performance and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice

and assistance as needed.

Schedules and participates in officer training.

Conducts and/or supervises the conduct of sanitation, safety and security inspections of all

housing and operational areas.

Assists with the booking and release of inmates; ensures the proper management of inmates’

property.

Evaluates and ensures that the basic needs of prisoners are met, including the availability of

medical attention, hygiene supplies, clothing and nutritional meals; ensures the proper handling of

inmate money and property.

CLASS TITLE: SHIFT LIEUTENANT

Supervises meals, visitation, recreation and exercise, educational activities, telephone privileges,

counseling, court visits, movement within the facility, and medical attention; conducts head counts

regularly.

May assist in the coordination of inmate recreational, education and religious program activities.

Investigates or assists in investigating and resolving inmate complaints.

Functions as a primary decision-maker on duty for routine situations; maintains control of

emergency situations until relieved by superior officer.

Enforces local, state and federal laws in the jail environment; responds to and investigates

incidents, crimes and suspected criminal activity and takes appropriate action.

Assists subordinates with unruly or disruptive inmates / detainees that may jeopardize the security

or operation of the facility.

Assists in coordinating inmate activity with court personnel, law enforcement agencies, probation

officers and others as necessary.

Notifies supervisor of any incidents or issues of concern on assigned shift.

Assists in coordinating and/or assists with the maintenance of buildings and grounds to ensure a

safe, sanitary and orderly environment for inmates and staff.

Prepares required records and reports; reviews reports submitted by subordinates for

completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Develops and maintains good rapport with jail administration, staff and inmate population;

maintains good public relations with visitors, court personnel, other law enforcement agencies,

and the public; conducts tours of the facility as directed.

Attends training, meetings, conferences, seminars, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge

and skills and to keep abreast of current detention trends and legislation.

Receives, reviews and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance.

Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response.

Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including attending meetings,

preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing

documents, answering the telephone, maintaining subordinates’ leave records and processing

time cards, ordering supplies and materials, etc.

CLASS TITLE: SHIFT LIEUTENANT

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS

DATA INVOLVEMENT:

Requires planning or directing others in the sequence of major activities and reporting on

operations and activities which are very broad in scope.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:

Requires supervising or leading others by determining work procedures, assigning duties,

maintaining harmonious relations and promoting efficiency.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:

Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and

experience, such as firearms, restraining devices, protective equipment; also involves handling or

using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers

for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

Requires performing supervisory work involving policy and guidelines, solving both people- and

work-related problems.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates

and percentages.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical

problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with

proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires doing specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general

understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not

previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and

practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems;

requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional

exposure to unusual pressure.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to

satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in criminal justice, law

enforcement, corrections, social science or social service, or a closely related field is preferred;

Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

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SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Must possess DCJS basic correctional officer certification.

CPR/First Aid certifications are desirable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires five years of corrections experience.

Requires one year of Jail Shift Supervision.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving

some combination of driving, walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and

which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials

(up to 50 pounds), and occasionally heavy objects (100 pounds or more). While performing

corrections work, must be able to defend one's self from assault and to restrain suspects of

varying weights.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, fumes and/or noxious odors,

disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, violence.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color

perception, depth perception, texture perception, odor perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:

Responsible for actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers,

inmates, or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines

and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE

The Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the

Jail Board Authority to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with

disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.