DOC Decatur CC Correctional Lieutenant

at Department of Corrections in Decatur, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview The Correctional Lieutenant position serves as a supervisor in IDOC facilities and is a vital position for the custody, control, and safety of all IDOC facilities. The ideal candidate should be able to manage issues and concerns of staff and individuals in custody to facilitate effective operations of the facility. We encourage all staff that meet the minimum requirements to apply for the Correctional Lieutenant position. Essential Functions Supervises staff. Makes daily inspections of all buildings and housing units in his/her assigned area or zone. Arbitrates individuals in custody disputes. Establishes and maintains complete training records on all security personnel. Complies with key and lock control and tool control procedures in assigned area or zone by reporting broken, lost, or malfunctioning keys, tools, and equipment. Prepares, submits, and reviews a variety of reports for accuracy and completeness. Monitors compliance with all administrative directives and institutional directions when operating a vehicle to transport individuals in custody on writs, furloughs, and transfers. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school and completion of an approved Correctional Officer Training Program. Requires two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer in a penal or security institution. Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requi To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account