This is the second class in the Corrections Management series. Positions in this class provide supervision to either a shift of corrections security personnel or a major program operation in an adult corrections institution. Positions supervise security enforcement over inmates and physical plant, and may perform custodial, disciplinary and escape prevention duties. This class is distinguished from the Corrections Sergeant class by the Lieutenant's shift supervisory responsibilities. This class is distinguished from the Corrections Captain class by the Captain's broader supervisory and administrative responsibility for the activities of the assigned corrections security force.
Positions conduct inspections to ensure compliance with institutional operations and guidelines.
During emergencies, positions may also supervise or perform housekeeping, sanitation, meal preparation and serving duties, and participate in searches for escapees. In the absence of the Corrections Captain, positions function as Shift Commander. Receives general supervision from a Corrections Captain or higher ranking corrections official. Positions in this class perform work which affects the efficient and effective safety and security of inmates within adult corrections and institutions, as well as the safety of staff and those who are within or near the secure confines of an institution or external work gang. Actions impact the entire facility or institution as well as those with whom business is being conducted or services are being rendered.