Corrections Lieutenant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is hiring aCorrectional Lieutenantfor supervision of Programs & Activities for youth offenders atManson Youth Institution in Cheshire.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information;\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities;\r\n A healthy work/life balance for all employees!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n This position is full-time, following a second shift schedule, 40 hours a week, and scheduled Monday through Friday.\r\n The successful candidate will be responsible for supervision of Programs & Activities for youth offenders at MYI.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.\r\n \r\n \r\n The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.\r\n \r\n \r\n The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. \r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check yourPersonal Status Boardregularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n \r\n QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:\r\n Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nick Naplesat nicholas.naples@ct.gov.\r\n Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

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

\r\n\r\n Assists a Captain in supervising a large complement of officers on an assigned shift or as a shift supervisor;\r\n In absence of a Captain assumes responsibility for custody and security of inmates, building and grounds;\r\n Assigns personnel to posts and makes frequent inspections to evaluate performance of officers, effective manning of posts and enforcement of rules and regulations;\r\n Oversees staff in performing sensitive investigations and/or tactical operations as well as maintaining sensitive information;\r\n Responsible for responding to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity;\r\n Determines training needs for facility or facilities personnel;\r\n Performs administrative tasks necessary to ensure training is conducted;\r\n Conducts training sessions for personnel in facility and conducts training sessions for Maloney Center for Training and Staff Development;\r\n Assists in supervising inmate counts;\r\n Reviews and acts on reports submitted by officers and/or other departmental staff;\r\n Prepares and submits reports on operational/investigatory/tactical activities and supervises maintenance of reports and records on operations;\r\n Makes staff evaluations;\r\n Chairs disciplinary committee;\r\n May be responsible for transportation and guarding of inmates away from premises;\r\n May counsel inmates and staff;\r\n May assist in training new officers in procedures and regulations;\r\n May assist in updating post orders or unit directives;\r\n May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge of modern correctional methods and practices;\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities;\r\n the appropriate methods of discipline applied to inmates;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions;\r\n utilize computer software;\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n

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

\r\n Experience working with justice involved juveniles or completion of academic or professional training in juvenile justice, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related fields;\r\n Experience or coursework demonstrating knowledge of Restorative Justice practices;\r\n Experience facilitating restorative approaches into program operations or staff interactions when appropriate;\r\n Experience or coursework demonstrating knowledge of program auditing principles;\r\n Experience or coursework researching best practices in juvenile justice;\r\n Experience and/or relevant coursework communicating verbally and in writing to convey information clearly to diverse individuals or groups;\r\n Experience and/or coursework developing and facilitating programs; and\r\n Experience or coursework demonstrating knowledge of correctional policies and procedures, including familiarity with Connecticut Department of Correction Administrative Directives and their application in daily operations.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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

\r\n 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.\r\n A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a considerable danger of injury or assault by inmates.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n