LIEUTENANT in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania at County of Centre

Position Title: LIEUTENANT

LIEUTENANT

Grade: 12 $27.83/Hour Shift Available: Full - Time (Exempt) (40HRS)

Summary of Job Functions:
• Adheres to all Facility policies, procedures, and directives, as well as, all applicable laws. Ensures that all staff adhere to these requirements.
• Supervises and directs the activities of the Corrections Officers.
• Reviews the preparation, accuracy, and completeness of all reports.
• Briefs the incoming Lieutenant(s) and Corrections Officers on all pertinent routine and extraordinary information.
• Conducts ongoing training of staff.
• Reviews paperwork for accuracy and completeness in regard to inmate’s commitments, temporary releases, transfers, and/or permanent releases.
• Maintains petty cash box and prepares related reports.
• Assures proper standards of sanitation and security are being followed.
• Participates in non-professional counseling of inmates on situational problems.
• Observes and reports changes in personality, demeanor, and degree of program participation.
• Follows established procedure or otherwise prudently acts in crisis intervention and prevention when necessary.
• Responds to emergency situations and directs staff calmly and decisively. Follows Facility policy or otherwise acts prudently. Directs staff to request outside emergency assistance when necessary.
• Conducts inspections to ensure that Corrections Officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties within Facility policies and procedures.
• Takes, receives, and checks periodic counts of inmates.
• Processes all bail paperwork and payment at the Facility when court offices are closed, and forwards appropriately.
• Receives and resolves inmate complaints before escalating to higher administrative levels.
• Participates in inmate disciplinary procedures through supervision of Corrections Officers, approving and processing all disciplinary transfers and reports, and acting as chairperson of misconduct hearings.
• Oversees inmate movements to ensure that Facility policies and procedures are enforced, and security standards are maintained.
• Supervises and directs staff in searches, to include clothed and unclothed body searches, cell searches, property searches, and area searches.
• Observes individual visitors and groups in order to prevent introduction of contraband and inappropriate conduct/contact with inmates.
• Directs, supervises, and appropriately documents any use of force within the Facility.
• Investigates issues involving staff and inmates, reports findings to Facility administration, and recommends appropriate actions.
• Recommends staff for promotion, commendation, reassignment, and corrective or disciplinary actions where appropriate.
• Provides feedback to subordinate employees on daily tasks, as well as probationary and annual performance evaluations.
• Interacts daily with internal and external departments, agencies, and the general public.

Minimum Training and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Corrections Officer or three (3) years’ experience in a corrections/security position at an institution. One (1) year of supervisor experience preferred. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed.

For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer