Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Salary

$63,000.00 Annually

Location

99 Water Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02102

Department

Corrections

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Lieutenant, under the administrative direction of the Captain, will provide daily direction to the Correctional Staff as related to the shift operation of the Luzerne County Division of Corrections, including the care, custody and control of inmate population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes priorities during peak activities and directs Correctional staff, as required, to meet Title 37 and Divisions performance objectives.
• Conducts daily operation as defined by the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), making daily rounds throughout the facility.
• Informs the Captain of any misconducts by staff or inmates.
• Evaluates crisis situations and directs the workforces response appropriately.
• Supervises key control, security device control, weapons disbursement, and radio control.
• Authorizes use of force and restraints in appropriate situations.
• Determines appropriate temporary inmate classifications and cell placement.
• Assists Captain in monitoring sick, personal and vacation leave times for staff.
• Maintains a professional relationship with outside groups, including other county agencies, community agencies, volunteers, visitors and the community in general.
• Relates to inmates without discrimination regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation and nature of the offense.
• Maintains all federal PREA standards and responsibilities under the act.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Supervisory principles and methods, which includes instructing others during times of complex situations.
• Effective communication, written and oral skills.
• Handle confidential data discreetly, disclosure of which is protected by law.
• Comply with all Luzerne Countys personal policies and Code of Ethics, as well as the policies and procedures of the Luzerne County Division of Corrections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include: a High School diploma, supplemented by training in a correctional field, five (5) years of related criminal justice experience, which must include two (2) years of supervision of staff. Candidate must submit to random drug testing and pass a criminal background check. Candidate must maintain a flexible schedule to be readily available during weekends, holidays, additional shifts and emergencies.

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

Employer Luzerne County

Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

Phone 570-826-8801

Website http://www.luzernecounty.org