Correctional Lieutenant

Taft, CA
Taft Police Department

Salary: $67,002 to $81,478 Annual.

Position Summary:

The Correctional Lieutenant is responsible for the management and supervision of Correctional Sergeants, Senior Correctional Officers, Transportation Officers, Correctional Officers and related support staff. Handles, controls, and oversees inmates; performs related duties as required. This position assists the Facility Manager to meet department and City goals and to coordinates with other service areas, agencies, boards, commissions and the public, and performs a variety of other job-related work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Plans, directs and coordinates the work and shift schedules of assigned personnel.
  • Reviews and evaluates work of Correctional Sergeants, Senior Correctional Officers, and Correctional Officers, and issues instructions and procedures.
  • Issues appropriate disciplinary actions to subordinate staff as necessary.
  • Confers with superiors on security and maintains time and attendance records.
  • Maintains proper staffing levels in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Reviews complaints and recommends appropriate action.
  • Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.
  • Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation.
  • Participates in law enforcement and jail management conferences as required.
  • Establishes and maintains functional working relationships with other City department and governmental agencies; attends meetings and participates in committees.
  • Prepares comprehensive and specialized reports as required.
  • Assists in the review and update of policies and procedures and confers with command staff.
  • Assists in training Correctional and related support staff.
  • Locks and unlocks secured areas; takes and verifies inmate counts, location and status of inmates; counts and logs keys.
  • Maintains prisoner control and discipline through visual checks, facility and body searches, audio and video monitoring of activities, and the use of physical force when necessary.
  • Prepares appropriate documentation and performs procedures involving the intake, transfer, and release of inmates.
  • Receives, accounts for, and releases inmate cash and property; maintains inmate property records as needed.
  • Answers inquiries for information, in person or over the telephone, concerning inmates and general facility procedures.
  • Determines how to deploy personnel during emergency responses.
  • Deals with evacuating inmates; searches for missing or escaped inmates.
  • Searches articles left by visitors for inmates; watches for potential disturbances, reports emergencies, dispatches assistance and investigates disturbances.
  • Writes reports dealing with inmate behavior and officer response; admits, releases and logs inmate visitors; screens visitors and supervises visits.
  • Inspects inmate mail, checks for contraband, and prepares receipts for money and property.
  • Escorts prisoners to and from assigned activities and transports records and files as needed.
  • Verifies identity of individuals entering and leaving the facility.
  • Attends meetings and reads logs, reports, memos and court documents.
  • Handles complex and difficult cases involving inmate supervision, custody, and security.
  • Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates incidents, crimes, disturbances, disputes, fights, abuse of drugs, etc., among prisoners. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
  • Coordinates and supervises activities with other officers and other law enforcement agencies, as needed.
  • Maintains assigned equipment, supplies and facilities.
  • Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of operating activities.
  • Oversees and may personally participate in all security matters occurring within the jurisdiction of the CCF.

Requirements:

  • One (1) year experience as a Correctional Sergeant with a City, County or State Agency, or four (4) years’ experience as a Sworn Peace Officer with a City, County, or State Agency.
  • Must have successfully completed, or complete within one year from time of hire, a BOC/STC Certified Correctional Officer Core Course (minimum 116 hours) and a minimum of 24 hours of training pursuant to Section 832 of the California Penal Code.
  • Must possess and maintain valid State of California driver’s license.