Lieutenant

The primary role of a Lieutenant is to supervise and monitor their shift’s activities and adherence to security procedures. Shift activities include, but not limited to, visitation, meals, medical, recreation, programming, the receiving and discharge of detainees and emergencies that may arise. The Lieutenant conducts ongoing inspections to maintain security, sanitation and overall order of the facility.

Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Ensure the Clinton County Correctional Facility is in compliance with all standards established by Title 37 of the Pennsylvania Code, Prison Rape Elimination Act, PA Department of Corrections requirements for Correctional Staff Training Academy, Contracted Agency Audits, National Detention Standards 2019 (Appendix A, List of Required Staff Training) and all Clinton County Policy and Procedures.
• Supervises the movement and control of all detainees inside and outside the secure sections of the facility.
• Supervises head counts of detainees; reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action.
• Informs Corrections Officers of all new regulations or changes to existing regulations and communicates special orders; schedules and ensures cells are searched for contraband; tours and inspects cells, work areas, and all other areas of the facility to maintain appropriate security and sanitation standards.
• Investigates a wide range of issues affecting correctional staff, detainees and operational procedures; utilizes surveillance technology and software to prepare investigational reports and to determine sources of contraband; interviews detainees and correctional staff to ascertain the chain of events following emergency situations.
• Confers with detainees upon request concerning institutional or other problems; ensures, through supervisors, that detainees receive proper medical and psychological care, attend required court hearings, and all other activities legally required by the terms and conditions of a detainee’s incarceration.
• Meets regularly with staff to determine needs, disseminate information, and address questions or concerns
• Communicates (when necessary) with internal departments and external social and professional entities on behalf of the facility.
• Additional duties can be found on the job description posted on the County Website.
• REQUIREMENTS:
• Education: Minimum requirement of a high school diploma. A Bachelor’s degree preferred (preferably major course work in Criminal Justice, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, Behavioral Social Sciences, Business or Related field). (Note: Full-time experience as indicated below may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.) AND
• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience in corrections. AND/OR any combination or education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must maintain annual certifications in First Aid, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), AED (Automated External Defibrillation), and any other required certification/license. Must have a current PA Driver's License
• 12 hour shifts, unless otherwise deemed necessary

Please go to the county website to see the complete job description.

Pay: From $52,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person