STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Correctional Lieutenant

All Facility Locations

Recruitment #210414-2274SC-001

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Introduction
Are you a dedicated State of Connecticut, Department of Correction employee who takes pride in your job?

Do your actions embody the Department of Correction core value of P.R.I.D.E?

Are you looking to advance in your career at the Department of Correction?
If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is currently recruiting for the position of Correctional Lieutenant at all correctional facilities statewide.

JOB DETAILS
These positions are full-time, 40 hours-per-week, and are located at all Correctional Institutions statewide. Openings are available on first, second, and third shift (to be determined by the needs of the agency).

Additional responsibilities of a Correctional Lieutenant include: 
  • Assisting in supervising a large complement of officers
  • Assuming responsibility for custody and security of inmates, buildings and grounds in the absence of a Captain 
  • Assigning staff to posts and making frequent inspections to evaluate the performance of officers
  • Providing effective oversight of posts and enforcement of rules and regulations
  • Responding to a crisis situation in a supervisor capacity
  • Reviewing and acting on reports submitted by officers and/or other department staff
Please Note: This process will fill vacancies for Correctional Institutions only. Individual processes will be completed for all specialty units.
ABOUT US

Our Mission: The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) 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.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Correction, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications by the closing date of this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

To be considered for promotional opportunities at any correctional institution to the classification of Correctional Lieutenant, you must submit a completed application through JobAps before the closing date and follow all directions and specified timeframes provided through this process. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies. Permanent assignments to any of these future vacancies are subject to mandatory requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Period
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The Correctional Lieutenant hiring process is extensive - the time from application to appointment can take several months. Please make note of the following:
  • Updates during the recruitment process will be provided through email and your account via the JobAps portal. Please be sure to monitor both your personal email and online JobAps status board for notices and announcements. Important Note: be sure to monitor your spam and/or junk email folders as well as email notices could end there in error based on your email settings.
  • Candidates do not need to fill out and submit a resume on the "Resume" tab of the application.
  • Per the State of Connecticut Acceptable Use Policy, State employees are not allowed to use their State issued email address when applying. Please be sure to use a personal email address.
  • Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.
  • Applicants on active military duty should contact LawEnforcement.Exams@ct.gov to discuss the possibility of special testing accommodations. Special testing accommodations for active military personnel should be requested during the application filing period if possible. If not possible, special testing accommodations must be requested within 4 weeks of return from active military service. Copies of military orders will be required for all requests.
  • Due to the large number of applications, please do not call/email to confirm receipt or status of your application. If your application submits successfully, you will receive a pop up confirmation after you submit, in addition to a confirmation email of your application submission. You can view all emailed notices on your Personal Status Board by clicking the date in the Last Notice column for this recruitment.
Referral Questions
Referral Questionnaires are designed to allow hiring managers to learn more about your abilities and skills related to the Correctional Lieutenant position.

Candidates may receive multiple rounds of referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

In addition to being sent to your personal email, the Referral Questionnaire Notice is also viewable on your Online Employment Center Personal Status Board, in the Certification Questionnaires section. Applicants will be required to complete these referral questions within the filing period designated in the Referral Questionnaire Notice. Applicants are urged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status and view all emailed notices, in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

Please do not call or email about status updates regarding referral questions. If you successfully submit your questionnaire on time, a confirmation page displays immediately following your submission. On your Personal Status Board, the submission date and time display in the Certification Questionnaires section.
Important Note: By the terms of use agreement you acknowledged when you registered for the Online Employment Center, you may only have one (1) profile set up. If you created multiple profiles, you will be unable to access the referral questions. If you suspect you have more than one profile, please email Applicant Support at DAS.SHRM@ct.gov no later than two (2) days before the referral questionnaire deadline to request a profile merge. Please provide the following information in your email:
  • First and last name (including any hyphenated last name, or those with suffixes such as Jr)
  • First three (3) letters of your last name at birth
  • Address
  • Day of birth
  • Primary phone number
  • Email address
Review of Materials
Performance evaluation and candidate discipline eligibility review will be based on Administrative Directive 2.3. Attendance and time records will also be reviewed.

Oral Interview
Candidates will have the opportunity to articulate and be assessed on their knowledge, skill and ability during the oral interview portion of this process.

CONTACT US
Questions about the position itself and the selection process can be directed to Johnette Tolliver via email at johnette.tolliver@ct.gov. 

Technical questions specific to the application process in JobAps can be directed to Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov. 

You may also click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.
2. 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.

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

1. 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.
2. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.

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

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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