DETENTION LIEUTENANT
- STARTING RATE OF $57,255 ANNUALLY (84 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD & INCLUDES HOLIDAY PAY) FOR A NEW HIRE THAT IS NOT CLEST CERTIFIED. THE APPLICANT MUST OBTAIN HIS/HER CERTIFICATION WITHIN 1 YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.
- PROMOTIONAL RATE OF $57,573 ANNUALLY (84 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD & INCLUDES HOLIDAY PAY) FOR AN ESTABLISHED EMPLOYEE WHO IS CERTIFIED BY CLEST PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT (AN ESTABLISHED EMPLOYEE IS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS BEEN A FULL-TIME SALINE COUNTY EMPLOYEE FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS).
- AS WITH ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS, OVERTIME IS EARNED AFTER PHYSICALLY WORKING 85.5 HOURS DURING THE 14 DAY WORK PERIOD. ALL TIME UP TO 85.5 HOURS IS PAID AT STRAIGHT TIME WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOLIDAYS.
- THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION AS DEFINED BY ACT 593 OF 2017. AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE POSITION IS THE ABILITY TO WORK IN A CONSTANT STATE OF ALERTNESS AND IN A SAFE MANNER.
- GROUP HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR THE EMPLOYEE ARE PAID BY THE COUNTY FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S COVERAGE. THE COUNTY PROVIDES ENROLLMENT IN RETIREMENT THROUGH THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (APERS).
- BILINGUAL AND CERTIFICATION PAY AVAILABLE.
2024 Saline CountySheriff - Lieutenant - DetentionJob DescriptionExempt: NoDepartment: Sheriff - Detention CenterReports To: Detention CaptainLocation: 735 S Neeley Street, Benton, AR 72015Safety Sensitive: This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONUnder the supervision and direction of the Jail Captain, the Detention Lieutenant is responsible for the supervision of the Detention Officers on duty and the inmates. Must guarantee the security, wellbeing, and the safety of staff/inmates housed in the Detention Center. The incumbent assists with the management and control of the detention facility by overseeing the visual and audible supervision of inmates in cell areas at all times. The incumbent is responsible to ensure proper services, supplies, and food are provided to all inmates. Also, provide for recreational and religious programs on a reasonable basis. The incumbent must ensure that the area is maintained in a good clean order, good repair, well aired, and ensure safety for confinement of prisoners and safety of staff.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Book all lawfully arrested persons by ensuring all proper procedures and documentation is accurately completed. Prepare daily reports, maintain accurate records of all unusual incidents, and prepare disciplinary action records. Ensure facility security by use of shift staff and policies of administration. Supervise staff and ensure all duties are carried out according to applicable laws, ordinances, and policies. Ensure cleanliness of cell areas, halls, etc. and ensure all is in good repair. Oversee and administer medications to inmates, as prescribed by a physician. Ensure that prisoners are delivered/transported to the proper court at the proper time. Collect and receipt for money received for bonds, fines and fees, completing accurate records. Supervise prisoner's visitations and communication. Review, evaluate, and make recommendations relative to inmate complaints, grievances, and medical requests. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc., plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSJail Standards Certification; certified by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) for meeting the minimum selection and training standards for admission to employment as a law enforcement officer in Arkansas as established by CLEST at the time of hiring or within 1 year of employment. Must be able to pass a physical fitness test semi-annually Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to provide proofPhysical Readiness Testing: The Sheriff will authorize the appropriate personnel to conduct physical readiness testing (PRT) of all deputies two (2) times in a calendar year. All sworn deputies, to include detention deputies, must perform the following:
- Plank (no time requirement)
- Pushups (no number or time requirements)
- One (1) mile walk (no time requirement)
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERSCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Supervises a moderate size group (8-15) of employees, but possibly smaller if difficult, semi-technical work, requiring considerable direction and assistance, is involved. Plans, directs and coordinates work, makes decisions, and performs personally the more difficult aspects of the same broad assignment.Supervises the following departments: DetentionWORKING CONDITIONSOutside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSThe following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESThe following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or s. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEmployment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the following pre-employment requirements: criminal background check, traffic offense check, sexual offender check, child maltreatment check, adult maltreatment check and drug test by appropriate licensed agencies. The incumbent may be exposed to contagious and infectious diseases such as HIV virus, Hepatitis A, B and C and Tuberculosis. The position involves regular and irregular hours needed to perform related duties. Work hours may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload and work-in-progress. This position is designated as a safety sensitive position as defined by Act 593 of 2017. An essential function is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. All positions within the Sheriff's Office are assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy or the Detention Captain and are subject to be changed when deemed in the best interest of the Sheriff's Office operation.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the needs of the department and requirements of the job change.SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
