Correctional Lieutenant

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you a dedicated Department of Correction employee who takes pride in your job?\r\n\r\nDo your actions embody the Department of Correction core value of P.R.I.D.E.?\r\nAre you looking to advance in your career at the Department of Correction?\r\nIf so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), Cheshire Correctional Institution is seeking candidates to fill Correctional Lieutenant vacancies in the TRUE unit – a unit designated to the oversee and support the staff working in the True Unit – CT DOC’s male young adult program for incarcerated individuals aged 18-25.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis recruitment will be used for any vacancies that occur on first or second shift. Please check any or all shifts you are interested in on your application. These are full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday- Friday positions.\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time, Monday through Friday schedule.\r\n This position is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or performing specialized duties at Cheshire CI in the TRUE Unit.\r\n This position is responsible for the daily operations, safety and security of the facility, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing work of TRUE Unit staff, and supervision of the management of the inmate population specifically TRUE Unit mentors/mentees.\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nOur Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).� �\r\n\r\n\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\n\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.�\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for either supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or for performing specialized assignments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Assists a Captain in supervising a large complement of officers on an assigned shift or as a shift supervisor;\r\n In absence of a Captain assumes responsibility for custody and security of inmates, building and grounds;\r\n Assigns personnel to posts and makes frequent inspections to evaluate performance of officers, effective manning of posts and enforcement of rules and regulations;\r\n Oversees staff in performing sensitive investigations and/or tactical operations as well as maintaining sensitive information;\r\n Responsible for responding to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity;\r\n Determines training needs for facility or facilities personnel;\r\n Performs administrative tasks necessary to ensure training is conducted;\r\n Conducts training sessions for personnel in facility and conducts training sessions for Maloney Center for Training and Staff Development;\r\n Assists in supervising inmate counts;\r\n Reviews and acts on reports submitted by officers and/or other departmental staff;\r\n Prepares and submits reports on operational/investigatory/tactical activities and supervises maintenance of reports and records on operations;\r\n Makes staff evaluations;\r\n Chairs disciplinary committee;\r\n May be responsible for transportation and guarding of inmates away from premises;\r\n May counsel inmates and staff;\r\n May assist in training new officers in procedures and regulations;\r\n May assist in updating post orders or unit directives;\r\n May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge of modern correctional methods and practices;\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities;\r\n the appropriate methods of discipline applied to inmates;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions;\r\n utilize computer software;\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in correctional work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in corrections, behavioral sciences or criminal justice may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience working with adult male offenders age 18-25;\r\n Experience overseeing mentor/mentee communities;\r\n Experience and/or training in conflict resolution, motivational interviewing, restorative justice, family engagement, trauma informed care;\r\n Exposure to programs available to the inmate population;\r\n Exposure with reentry initiatives;\r\n Experience with community networking with volunteers or professional partnerships.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, a Commercial Driver's License, or both.\r\n\r\n\r\n

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.\r\n A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a considerable danger of injury or assault by inmates.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n