Correction Lieutenant -20027546

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Any Location, OH
Category Operations
Job Description
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Correction Lieutenant to supervise correction officers and ensure the safety and security of the facility and its population. The ideal candidate will have experience in enforcement of security measures for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environments.

Requirements

  • Supervise correction officers and Correction Sergeants/Counselors
  • Instruct and evaluate CO's
  • Assign staff to posts
  • Enforce post orders assignments
  • Ensure CO's and correction sergeants/counselors are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts
  • Conduct surveillance security of institution and property
  • Prevent escapes, apprehends escapees, and/or prevents incidents which threaten the security and safety of the facility/incarcerated population/staff or general public
  • Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
  • Monitors and directs custody operations during movement of inmates to meals, infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations
  • Attends monthly unit meetings and assists the Correction Specialist in supervising Correction Officers in the unit in accordance with the unit plan
  • Assists in supervising and/or arranging for the supervision of meaningful activities
  • Assists in the development and enforcement of memorandums of understanding between service departments and the units
  • Responds to the needs of incarcerated persons
  • Manages disputes and seeks resolution involving incarcerated population and reports complaints of abuse by employees
  • Participates in team approach to unit planning, operation and problem solving; responds to emergencies and security alerts
  • Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and employee and inmate's disciplinary actions
  • Completes employee and incarcerated worker performance evaluations
  • Schedules work assignments, population bed movement, meals, educational and recreational activities
  • Serves on rules infraction board or other committees as required
  • Ensures safety and security of equipment and supplies
  • Makes periodic rounds

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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