Overseers Received:

Detention lieutenants work under the direct supervision of the captain, sergeant. Or a corporal. of detention.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to make important decisions quickly and rationally, even in stressful situations.
• Good observational skills and the ability to deal with criminal elements that are dangerous, threatening, demanding and manipulative.
• Ability to prioritize tasks even in stressful situations.
• Ability to perform general job descriptions.

Work environment:

• Work is usually confined to indoor correctional facilities.
  • Emergencies may require 24/7 response.
• We walk 75% of the time, sit 25% of the time, and climb stairs several times a day.
• Face-to-face contact with inmates.
• Occasionally, we work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• In some cases, you may have a long ride in the transport vehicle.
• Work takes place in a highly stressful, closed environment with minimal window exposure.
• Violent prisoners and exposure to disease pose a certain degree of risk to personal safety.

Physical demands:

• Below are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
  • Vision – Individuals must be able to read handwritten or printed materials.
  • Hearing – Individuals must have average hearing ability. The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate.
  • Lifting – Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull a weight of at least 45 pounds.
  • Mobility – Occasionally bending, kneeling, balancing, reaching, crawling, crouching when performing manual labor.
  • Dexterity – Frequent use of eye-hand-finger coordination that enables the use of automated machinery.
  • Communication – Must have a clear understanding of English and be understood while speaking English.
  • Driving – Individuals must be able to drive a motor vehicle.
  • *Sometimes: Activity is present less than 1/3 of the time.
  • *Frequent: Activity is present for 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • *All the time: The activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

advantage:

Full-time employees receive a full benefit package provided by the Kit-Carson County Commission. Part-time, temporary, or seasonal employees do not receive benefits.

equal opportunity

Kit Carson County is an equal opportunity employer. All persons who receive compensation from Kit-Carson County through payroll are considered Kit-Carson County employees and are expected to follow Kit-Carson County employment policies. Employees must consider Kit Carson County’s responsibilities in all decisions.