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Correctional Lieutenant- Corrections Jobs in Ellicott City, Maryland, USA at Howard County Government
Title: Correctional Lieutenant- Corrections
Company: Howard County Government
Location: Ellicott City, Maryland, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: Government, Security
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in
innovation
, best practices and
sustainability
. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties.
NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize
innovative
and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to
join our team
and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you’ll like most about working at Howard County Government:
We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
We have a highly talented,diverse, andinclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
We offercompetitive compensationand great benefits including medical, retirement, andwellnessprograms.
As a member of the Howard County Government team, you’ll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is correctional work at the first line supervisory level with work performed under general supervision and is responsible for maintaining security, custody and care of incarcerated persons in the Howard County Detention Center and Central Booking Facility.
STARTING SALARY IS $71,282 ANNUALLY/$34.27 HOURLY
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs supervisory and advanced level corrections operations work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes maintaining order and discipline among inmates and first line supervision over correctional officers and staff as assistant shift leader. Assigns work, conducts inspections, evaluates performance, and hears employee grievances.
Includes the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Maintains security over inmates; observes inmate behavior; supervises the work assignments, recreational activities and housing activities of inmates; searches inmates for contraband; inspects and searches inmate living areas, work spaces, recreational areas, and program areas for cleanliness and/or contraband.
Conducts and records security rounds, formal and informal counts and inspections.
May process the intake and discharge of inmates; receives and reviews legal, court, and all official documents pertaining to an inmate; receives and issues clothing, property, and funds under the supervision of a superior.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and inmates.
Conducts inspections of inmate housing and work areas.
Conducts investigations.
Coordinates the scheduling of employees.
Completes performance evaluations and provides input for performance improvement where…
