Correctional Lieutenant

Position Highlights: Full-time, Monday through Friday schedule. This position is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or performing specialized duties at Cheshire CI in the TRUE Unit. This position is responsible for the daily operations, safety and security of the facility, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing work of TRUE Unit staff, and supervision of the management of the inmate population specifically TRUE Unit mentors/mentees.

Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law‑abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders. Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for either supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or for performing specialized assignments. Examples of Duties Assists a Captain in supervising a large complement of officers on an assigned shift or as a shift supervisor; In absence of a Captain assumes responsibility for custody and security of inmates, building and grounds; Assigns personnel to posts and makes frequent inspections to evaluate performance of officers, effective manning of posts and enforcement of rules and regulations; Oversees staff in performing sensitive investigations and/or tactical operations as well as maintaining sensitive information; Responsible for responding to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity; Determines training needs for facility or facilities personnel; Performs administrative tasks necessary to ensure training is conducted; Conducts training sessions for personnel in facility and conducts training sessions for Maloney Center for Training and Staff Development; Assists in supervising inmate counts; Reviews and acts on reports submitted by officers and/or other departmental staff; Prepares and submits reports on operational/investigatory/tactical activities and supervises maintenance of reports and records on operations; Makes staff evaluations; Chairs disciplinary committee; May be responsible for transportation and guarding of inmates away from premises; May counsel inmates and staff; May assist in training new officers in procedures and regulations; May assist in updating post orders or unit directives; May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge of modern correctional methods and practices; Knowledge ofPolicies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities; The appropriate methods of discipline applied to inmates; Considerable Interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills; Accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions; Utilize computer software; Supervisory ability.

Minimum Qualifications: General Experience Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.

Minimum Qualifications: Substitutions Allowed College training in corrections, behavioral sciences or criminal justice may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with adult male offenders age 18-25; Experience overseeing mentor/mentee communities; Experience and/or training in conflict resolution, motivational interviewing, restorative justice, family engagement, trauma informed care; Exposure to programs available to the inmate population; Exposure with reentry initiatives; Experience with community networking with volunteers or professional partnerships.

Special Requirements: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, a Commercial Driver's License, or both. Character Requirements In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.

Working Conditions: Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a considerable danger of injury or assault by inmates. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.