Corrections Lieutenant

Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.

Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.

Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.

Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.

Develop work or security procedures.

Resolve problems between inmates.

Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.

Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.

Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.

Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.

Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.

Supervise activities such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.

Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations.

Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.

Set up employee work schedules.

Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.

Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.

Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.

Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.

Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.

Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.