Corrections Lieutenant

Job Description

Job ID: 25972
Agency: Department of Corrections, South Dakota State Penitentiary
Location: Sioux Falls
Pay Grade: GH-I
Salary: $30.00 - $33.00, Depending on experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .

This position enforces 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.

Corrections Lieutenants supervise an assigned area of a correctional institution and the correctional personnel and offender assigned to that area. This position makes determinations on immediate disciplinary actions on offenders for policy, operational post orders, and procedure infractions affecting the security of the institution and serves as institution's ranking officer on night shift and on weekends.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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;
• lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• use arms, palms of hands, and feet to deliver blows;
• withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
• 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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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.

NOTE: Entry level officers and clerical support experience does not have the authority outlined in the minimum qualifications to perform components of offender management as it relates to classification hearings, ICC, Multi disciplinary staffing, vetting responses to offender grievances etc. Therefore, experience as an entry level officer and clerical support does not meet the definition of offender management as outlined in the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge of:

• department of Correction's policies and institutional operations and procedures;
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• the attitudes, problems, and behavior of incarcerated individuals;
• the methods, procedures, and practices of controlling and supervising inmates confined to a correctional institution;
• extensive knowledge in the use of physical force continuum and Use of Force Policy; and
• effective methods of supervision.

Ability to:

• interpret and apply department policies and institutional post orders and procedures;
• plan, assign, and direct the work of others;
• promote teamwork;
• be a positive role model to staff and offenders;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with offenders, correctional personnel, subordinate employees, and representatives of public and private agencies;
• effectively analyze situations, conduct investigations, and evaluate findings;
• remain calm during stressful situations and respond to emergencies quickly;
• maintain acceptable attendance while avoiding misuse of leave;
• maintain confidential information; and
• operate and direct the employment of firearms, mechanical restraints and chemical agents and control the employment of such devices by subordinates.

Functions:

• 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;
• verify 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;
• act 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.

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.

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 employer paid health insurance 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.

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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"