Corrections Lieutenant

This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit http://doc.sd.gov.

The Corrections Lieutenant is responsible for enforcing Department of Corrections policies and correctional institution implementation adjustments (IA's) and procedures by scheduling and supervising correctional personnel and controlling and monitoring inmate activities to maintain security and safety for offenders and employees.

• Schedules correctional staff for all shifts to ensure the security of the facility and safety of employees and offenders.
• Enforces Department of Corrections policies and institution IA's and procedures.
• Determines appropriate action in emergency situations.
• Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the objectives of the work unit are met.
• Interviews staff.
• Provides training and work direction.
• Approves leave requests.
• Addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary action.
• Conducts performance reviews and completes performance documents.
• Maintains security by inspecting all posts for appropriate staffing to ensure the safety of offenders and personnel.
• Reviews officers' reports on offenders and offender activities.
• Keeps a daily, detailed log of institutional activities.
• Authorizes and directs offender counts.
• Coordinates searches of inmate property for contraband.
• Arbitrates disputes among offender and staff.
• Initiates drills, exercises, and provides staff training.
• Responsible for the facility Point of Entry (POE) to ensure staff are appropriately processing all individuals through the metal detector and searching items coming into the facility for contraband.
• Determines appropriate action in security breakdown and emergency medical situations by evaluating the situation and informing facility managers to de-escalate potential hazards.
• Authorizes emergency procedures.
• Controls handling and immediate storage of contraband.
• Directs offender movement into and out of the facility to ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Processes new inmates admitted to the facility.
• Receives personal property and maintains records of transactions.
• Authorizes and plans transportation of offenders.
• Verifies offenders at the completion of their sentences for release/discharge.
• May serve as Disciplinary Hearing Officer.
• Investigates situations involving offender violations to aid in disciplinary hearing process.
• Acts as initial Commander in emergency situations.
• May work with and cares for a K9 and a K9 vehicle; searches offender living areas as needed for contraband.
• Prepares reports of findings.
• Participates in administrative tasks to support efficient management of the facility.
• Informs subordinates of changes in policies, operational procedures.
• Conducts rounds in all areas of the facility during shift and complete appropriate logs.
• Conducts daily shift briefings.
• Performs other work as assigned.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible corrections experience working directly with offenders to include at least one (1) year in a supervisory role (Sergeant or higher) supervising correctional staff.
• - OR -
• A combination of education (Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or similarly related field) and experience as defined above equal to three (3) years.
• Corrections-related experience is defined as experience in which the employee provided a direct service to/with clients detained against their will such as custody/control, teaching, social work, nursing, food service, and general maintenance; or supervised offenders in the implementation of a program such as correctional industries.
• This experience is not typically earned in clerical support programs.

• With or without reasonable accommodation successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics and firearms/armed transport curriculum.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include holidays and weekends.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/.

This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=QVD

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"