Correctional Lieutenant

Recruitment # SC-001

Location Montville, CT

Date Opened 12/11/ :30:00 AM Salary $75,499 - $99,749/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 12/29/ :59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a dedicated 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 recruiting for the position of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville.

Position Highlights

• These positions are full-time, 40-hours per week, and are located at Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville.
• Openings are available on first, second, and third shift (to be determined by the needs of the Agency.) These positions work on a 5x3 schedule.

• Correctional Lieutenant responsibilities include:

• Assist supervising a large complement of officers;

• Assume responsibility for custody and security of inmates, buildings, and grounds in the absence of a Captain;
• Assign staff to posts and making frequent inspections to evaluate the performance of officers;
• Provide effective oversight of posts and enforce rules and regulations;
• Respond to crisis situations in a supervisory capacity;
• Review and act upon reports submitted by officers and/or other staff.

About Us
Our Mission: The Department of Correction 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

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Before You Apply

• 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.
• To be considered for promotional opportunities for Correctional Lieutenant at any correctional institution, you must submit a completed application through JobAps before the closing date and follow all directions within specified time frames provided throughout this process. Applications to the recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies. Permanent assignments to any of these future vacancies are subject to mandatory requirements.
• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC,