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Corrections LieutenantThe Corrections Lieutenant coordinates, directs, and evaluates daily staff operations of the Williams County Correctional Center. The Corrections Lieutenant acts as Jail Commander in the absence of the Corrections Captain.Examples of DutiesThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Directs operations to ensure the safety, security, and smooth functioning of the Williams County Correctional CenterManages corrections staff; delegates assignments, monitors work, and evaluates performanceMeets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issuesOversees shifts to ensure that staff is adequately trained, equipped, and preparedWorks all shifts regularly to monitor staff performance, conduct, and work techniquesConducts regular staff briefings; assures effective communication of Williams County Correctional Center issues and goalsReviews reports and paperwork submitted by staff, ensuring timely and accurate completionPlans and generates monthly work schedulesPerforms department timekeeping duties, including approving time off, reviewing timesheets for accuracy, solving discrepancies, and approving timesheetsConducts daily audits on recent bookings in Zuercher; corrects mistakes or generates a task for the individual responsible for the correctionAnalyzes operating systems and procedures, recommends improvements, and implements authorized changesManages critical incidents as needed; responds to the incident and takes command when appropriate; documents incidents and confirms the proper resolutionProvides direction and oversight to programs and operations including, but not limited to; food service, inmate transportation, vehicle and equipment maintenanceMaintains effective communication with Corrections CaptainInspects the facility for compliance with standards, including proper maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and security; makes recommendations for improvements as neededActs as Jail Commander in the absence of the Corrections CaptainAssists staff in day-to-day operations by performing Corrections Officer duties as neededCoordinates with the Corrections Captain to create and implement a plan to achieve and maintain compliance with changes to the jail standards made by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and RehabilitationEnsures that all staff comply with and have a working knowledge of county and state laws applying to the Williams County Correction Center and the rules and regulations set forth by the Corrections Captain and/or SheriffAssists the Sheriff's Office staff, county departments, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as neededMaintains the integrity, professionalism, and high ethical standard of the Sheriff's Office by ensuring that all applicable rules and regulations are followedMaintains the confidentiality of non-public records and makes all information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code available.Typical QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent AND four (4) years' corrections experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceMust pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screeningMust possess a valid North Dakota Driver's LicenseMust be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shiftSupplemental InformationSpecial Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a correctional facility environment that involves constant awareness and concentration of surrounding activities. Work occasionally involves personal danger and potential exposure to hazardous situations; the physical ability to subdue hostile individuals is required.Compensation and Benefits: Pay ranges from $55/hour to $58/hour depending on training and experience. Williams County Offers a Generous Benefit Package, including Paid sick and vacation 12 paid holidays per year, fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for single, single + dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long term disability insurance, fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public employee's retirement system.

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