Corrections Lieutenant at State of Arkansas

Position Number: County: Hot SpringPosting End Date: 12/15/2025Anticipated Starting Salary: $67675.00Location: Ouachita River Unit - MalvernThe mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.Position Information Job Series: Corrections Officers - CompetitiveClassification: Corrections LieutenantClass Code: SCO03CPay Grade: LES05Salary Range: $67675 - $100159Job Summary The Corrections Lieutenant is responsible for directing the work activities of correctional employees and maintaining security within the institution. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.Primary Responsibilities Supervise and oversee the work activities of correctional staff including hiring training and evaluating the safety and security of the facility by conducting regular security checks monitoring inmate activities and responding to and implement policies and procedures to maintain order and discipline within the and supervise the movement and daily activities of inmates including meals work schedules and transportation to various and maintain accurate reports on inmate behavior incidents and disciplinary inmate searches and inspections of living areas to prevent contraband and ensure compliance with facility guidance and support to correctional staff fostering a positive and professional work meetings and briefings to discuss security issues incidents and operational with other law enforcement agencies and community organizations to enhance public safety and inmate rehabilitation.Knowledge and Skills Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse to manage and de-escalate high-tension situations calmly and in monitoring behaviors and identifying potential security thorough security checks of buildings grounds and other public safety with department policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus three years of experience in correctional security or law enforcement including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.Licensure/Certifications Must possess a valid Arkansas drivers JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Key Skills Hotel Reception,General Services,Advocacy,Hibernate,Actuary,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 67675 - 100159