Correctional Lieutenant

The State of Connecticut, Department of Corrections is recruiting for a Correctional Lieutenant Position in the Security Division based at Central Office in Wethersfield, 40 Hours per week, Monday - Friday. Central Office employees are not eligible for meal money.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Corrections, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.  *For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

All applicants must include a resume within the “Resume Tab” of their application.   (Note: In order to upload document you must ensure that your internet browser’s ‘pop-up’ blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.   Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.  Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.  

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact James Faulkner at James.Faulkner@ct.gov.

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for either supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or for performing specialized assignments.

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.

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

Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.

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.

Candidates with the following experience, abilities and skills will be given preference:

• Knowledge of A.D. 10.7 Inmate Communications
• Phone Monitoring experience
• Experience with Intelligence and/or Security Risk Groups
• Strong analytical skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• COLLECT/OBTS certified

1. Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.
2. 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.

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.

1. 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.
2. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.

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.