Job: Lieutenant (FDLE Certified)

Responsible for direction and supervision of security related functions and security staff during duty shift. Reports directly to Supervisor for Operations, or in his/her absence, the ranking official on duty.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervises and directs security functions and activities of Correctional Officers during shift.

* Assures that adequate number of employees are available on each shift.

* Reviews all disciplinary reports and forwards to the Administrative Officer prior to the end of the shift.

* Reviews reports written by Correctional Officers on his/her assigned shift.

* Conducts minor disciplinary hearings.

* Ensures that unit counts are conducted properly and at appointed times as dictated by policy.

* Visually inspects Correctional Officers during shift meeting and at duty post for adherence to dress code and enforces the facility rules/regulations.

* Supervises, coordinates, and directs the activities of staff.

* Interprets and enforces security rules/regulations and directs subordinates in methods of enforcement of regulations to achieve compliance.

* Interprets security rules and directs subordinates in enforcing compliance.

* Reviews food quality and quantity at mealtimes during shift.

* Ensures that inmate workers under security supervision receive safety training.

* Any other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator or Assistant Facility Administrator.

* Directs security staff in methods of dealing with unruly inmates and inmate control.

* Investigates and reports causes of inmate disturbances, (i.e., fights, assaults, etc.).

* Directs release and transfer of inmates to and from facility.

* Reviews work records of subordinates to evaluate efficiency and suitability for assignments.

* Responsible for determining job assignments and duties of security staff.

* Monitors security staff job performance (i.e., quality, quantity, etc.) and work productivity on a daily basis.

* Responsible for investigation and/or review of security staff actions. May recommend formal disciplinary action against staff found in violation of regulations.

* Provides informal disciplinary action to security staff when appropriate and necessary.

* Directs and assists shift supervisor in job duties and assignment.

* Approves requests for time off for correctional staff.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined, and assigned as needed.

MUST BE FDLE CERTIFIED.

Two years experience as Correctional Officer. One year of college may be substituted for three months experience.

* Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion.

* Must have completed correctional officer academy with satisfactory grades.

* Must have passed the state correctional officer certification examination within required time frame.

* High School diploma or GED Certificate.