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Centre County Government • Full-time • Bellefonte, PA, US • 6d ago

Essential Job Functions:

Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and directives, as well as, all applicable laws. Ensures that all staff adhere to these requirements.
Supervises and directs the activities of the Corrections Officers.
Reviews the preparation, accuracy, and completeness of all reports.
Briefs the incoming Lieutenant(s) and Corrections Officers on all pertinent routine and extraordinary information.
Conduct ongoing training of staff.
Reviews paperwork for accuracy and completeness in regard to inmate's commitments, temporary releases, transfers, and/or permanent releases.
Maintains petty cash box and prepares related reports.
Assures proper standards of sanitation and security are being followed.
Participates in non-professional counseling of inmates on situational problems.
Observes and reports changes in personality, demeanor, and degree of program participation.
Follows established procedure or otherwise prudently acts in crisis intervention and prevention when necessary.
Responds to emergency situations and directs staff calmly and decisively. Follows facility policy or otherwise acts prudently. Directs staff to request outside emergency assistance when necessary.
Conducts inspections to ensure that Corrections Officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties within facility policies and procedures.
Takes, receives, and checks periodic counts of inmates.
Processes all bail paperwork and payment at the facility when court offices are closed, and forwards appropriately.
Receives and resolves inmate complaints before escalating to higher administrative levels.
Participates in inmate disciplinary procedures through supervision of Corrections Officers, approving and processing all disciplinary transfers and reports, and acting as chairperson of misconduct hearings.
Oversees inmate movements to ensure that facility policies and procedures are enforced, and security standards are maintained.
Supervises and directs staff in searches, to include clothed and unclothed body searches, cell searches, property searches, and area searches.
Observes individual visitors and groups in order to prevent introduction of contraband and inappropriate conduct/contact with inmates.
Directs, supervises, and appropriately documents any use of force within the facility.
Investigates issues involving staff and inmates, reports findings to facility administration, and recommends appropriate actions.
Recommends staff for promotion, commendation, reassignment, and corrective or disciplinary actions where appropriate.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides feedback to subordinate employees on daily tasks, as well as, probationary and annual performance evaluations.
Interacts daily with internal and external departments, agencies, and the general public.

Other Duties:

Assists in the escort and transport of inmates as necessary.
Attends meetings and trainings as required.
Updates computer data base and records as needed.
Recommends revisions of policies and procedures when required.
May serve as Lieutenant in charge of one or more of the following Corrections Emergency Response Team, Emergency Operations Planning, Gang/Security Treat Group Awareness, Key Control, Property and Commissary Management, Inmate Grievances, or Program Review Committee.
May be designated for on-call duties.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned and required.

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