Lieutenant Corrections

Doylestown, PA
Bucks County Sheriff

Position Summary:

Performs supervisory correctional work and is responsible for security and operations of the Bucks County Correctional Facility, Women’s Correctional Facility and/or the Community Corrections Center. This supervisory position provides management to correctional staff and offenders assigned to all levels of custody under the supervision of the department to ensure compliance with security regulations and public safety. This is accomplished through adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • Ensure all Sergeants and/or Corrections Officers are on duty per schedule, in proper uniform.
  • Attend Roll Call
  • Unit management
  • Train, mentor, coach and monitor correctional officers and sergeants. Make corrections as needed.
  • Make frequent tours of assigned modules to observe and document the performance of Sergeants and/or Corrections Officers

Requirements:

  • Seven (7) years’ experience in a correctional setting, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience at the rank of Sergeant or equivalent.
  • Bachelors’ degree in criminal justice/related field or a high school diploma/equivalent with one year of correctional supervisory
  • May be required to pass a pre-promotion written and/or video Ergonomics exam.
  • Must participate in the merit selection process before the senior selection board.
  • Must have excellent communication skills when interacting with the general public, correctional staff, and offenders.
  • Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations governing the security of a correctional or detention facility (Title 37/ACA).
  • Thorough knowledge of housekeeping and sanitary measures required in the facilities.
  • Thorough knowledge of the care and use of firearms, batons, OC spray, Taser, and other related equipment.
  • Keyboard skill of 20 WPM with knowledge of computer programs which include but not limited to Microsoft Office, OMSE, Live Scan