{"code":"01398@","codeVariants":["01398@","1398@","01398","1398"],"title":"COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE LIEUTENANT","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"22","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"source_url":"https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/01398%40.htm","full_description_html":"<b>COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE LIEUTENANT</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder direction during an assigned tour of duty, has charge of correctional \nprograms and staff within an adult county correctional facility or institution; \nsupervises subordinate officers or other personnel on a shift; may perform \nspecialized, administrative/security police work as assigned; performs other \nrelated duties as required.\n \n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on \nthe job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nSupervises subordinate officers or other personnel as assigned by the \nCaptain or other superior officer. \n\nMay perform specialized, administrative/security tasks as assigned.\n\nAssists assigned officers with complex assignments and/or difficult \ninmates.\n\nPrepares schedules for county correctional police officers and county \ncorrectional police sergeants, takes roll call each morning and ensures \nproper work assignments are being followed.\n\nEnsures adequate levels of staffing on all shifts, especially in cases \nof employee absences.\n\nInstructs assigned officers regarding correction work techniques, \nmethods and objectives.\n\nAssists in developing procedures to facilitate employee training, \nuse of weapons, chemical restraining agents and other safety and \nemergency measures.\n\nAssists in developing security plans for the facility, including access, \nissuance and use of keys, weapons and other equipment.\n\nInterviews and screens applicants for county correctional police officer \npositions and makes recommendations regarding appointments.\n\nServes in the absence of any superior officer.\n\nAssists in instructing officers regarding principles, practices and \nterminology of correctional and penological methods.\n\nMay supervise squads of officers directing a group of inmates in \nperformance of work such as farming, cooking, or maintenance.\n\nPrepares written reports containing findings, conclusions and \nrecommendations.\n\nSupervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records \nand files.\n\nManages the work operations and/or functional programs, and \nhas responsibility for employee evaluations and effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or \ndisciplining of employees.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nTwo (2) years of supervisory experience in work involving the \ncustody or protection of individuals.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial \nDriver's License and applicable endorsement for the class and type of \nvehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that employees \npossess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the \nclass and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing \nAuthority.\n\n<b>AGE:</b>\n\nMinimum of eighteen (18) years of age.\n\n<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Applicants for this position must submit acceptable proof \nof meeting the above indicated requirements.\n\n<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>\n\nAppointees must have successfully completed a police training \ncourse approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. \nSuch training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level \nof proficiency in the use of firearms.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the used \nof firearms in accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory \nrequirements.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees appointed to positions in SWAT, SERT or related \nunits must additionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used \nby the unit.\n\n<b>NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAppointees may be required to pass a thorough medical examination \nadministered by the appointing authority. Any medical or physical \ncondition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of duties \nof the position, cause appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or \nother, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these \nduties, will be cause for rejection. Appointees may be required to \nundergo a psychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient \ncapacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of problems encountered in work involving rehabilitation, \ncare and custody of persons deprived of their liberty and related law \nprocesses.\n\nKnowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.\n\nAbility to instruct assigned officers regarding correction work \ntechniques, methods and objectives.\n\nAbility to give suitable assignments and instructions to assigned \nofficers and other employees.\n\nAbility to understand the various issues concerning inmates who \nare deprived of their liberty.\n\nAbility to exercise discretion and independent judgement.\n\nAbility to conform to official and unofficial requirements relevant to\nlaws, conduct and behavior.\n\nAbility to perform specialized, administrative/security police work as\nassigned by the facility administrator.\n\nAbility to organize supervisory work and develop effective work \nmethods.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential \nrecords and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American \nSign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they \ncan perform the essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made \nbecause it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons \nmay not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01398@LC N/A22-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 1/04/2022","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction during an assigned tour of duty, has charge of correctional \nprograms and staff within an adult county correctional facility or institution; \nsupervises subordinate officers or other personnel on a shift; may perform \nspecialized, administrative/security police work as assigned; performs other \nrelated duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on \nthe job may not be listed.\n\nAppointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial \nDriver's License and applicable endorsement for the class and type of \nvehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that employees \npossess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the \nclass and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing \nAuthority.\n\n<b>AGE:</b>\n\nMinimum of eighteen (18) years of age.\n\n<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\nApplicants for this position must submit acceptable proof \nof meeting the above indicated requirements.\n\n<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>\n\nAppointees must have successfully completed a police training \ncourse approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. \nSuch training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level \nof proficiency in the use of firearms.\n\nAppointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the used \nof firearms in accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory \nrequirements.\n\nAppointees appointed to positions in SWAT, SERT or related \nunits must additionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used \nby the unit.\n\n<b>NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAppointees may be required to pass a thorough medical examination \nadministered by the appointing authority. Any medical or physical \ncondition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of duties \nof the position, cause appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or \nother, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these \nduties, will be cause for rejection. Appointees may be required to \nundergo a psychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient \ncapacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Supervises subordinate officers or other personnel as assigned by the \nCaptain or other superior officer. \n\nMay perform specialized, administrative/security tasks as assigned.\n\nAssists assigned officers with complex assignments and/or difficult \ninmates.\n\nPrepares schedules for county correctional police officers and county \ncorrectional police sergeants, takes roll call each morning and ensures \nproper work assignments are being followed.\n\nEnsures adequate levels of staffing on all shifts, especially in cases \nof employee absences.\n\nInstructs assigned officers regarding correction work techniques, \nmethods and objectives.\n\nAssists in developing procedures to facilitate employee training, \nuse of weapons, chemical restraining agents and other safety and \nemergency measures.\n\nAssists in developing security plans for the facility, including access, \nissuance and use of keys, weapons and other equipment.\n\nInterviews and screens applicants for county correctional police officer \npositions and makes recommendations regarding appointments.\n\nServes in the absence of any superior officer.\n\nAssists in instructing officers regarding principles, practices and \nterminology of correctional and penological methods.\n\nMay supervise squads of officers directing a group of inmates in \nperformance of work such as farming, cooking, or maintenance.\n\nPrepares written reports containing findings, conclusions and \nrecommendations.\n\nSupervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records \nand files.\n\nManages the work operations and/or functional programs, and \nhas responsibility for employee evaluations and effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or \ndisciplining of employees.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office or related units.","EDUCATION":"High School Diploma or equivalent.","EXPERIENCE":"Two (2) years of supervisory experience in work involving the \ncustody or protection of individuals.","LICENSE":"Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of problems encountered in work involving rehabilitation, \ncare and custody of persons deprived of their liberty and related law \nprocesses.\n\nKnowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.\n\nAbility to instruct assigned officers regarding correction work \ntechniques, methods and objectives.\n\nAbility to give suitable assignments and instructions to assigned \nofficers and other employees.\n\nAbility to understand the various issues concerning inmates who \nare deprived of their liberty.\n\nAbility to exercise discretion and independent judgement.\n\nAbility to conform to official and unofficial requirements relevant to\nlaws, conduct and behavior.\n\nAbility to perform specialized, administrative/security police work as\nassigned by the facility administrator.\n\nAbility to organize supervisory work and develop effective work \nmethods.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential \nrecords and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American \nSign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they \ncan perform the essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made \nbecause it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons \nmay not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE LIEUTENANT DEFINITION: Under direction during an assigned tour of duty, has charge of correctional programs and staff within an adult county correctional facility or institution; supervises subordinate officers or other personnel on a shift; may perform specialized, administrative/security police work as assigned; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises subordinate officers or other personnel as assigned by the Captain or other superior officer. May perform specialized, administrative/security tasks as assigned. Assists assigned officers with complex assignments and/or difficult inmates. Prepares schedules for county correctional police officers and county correctional police sergeants, takes roll call each morning and ensures proper work assignments are being followed. Ensures adequate levels of staffing on all shifts, especially in cases of employee absences. Instructs assigned officers regarding correction work techniques, methods and objectives. Assists in developing procedures to facilitate employee training, use of weapons, chemical restraining agents and other safety and emergency measures. Assists in developing security plans for the facility, including access, issuance and use of keys, weapons and other equipment. Interviews and screens applicants for county correctional police officer positions and makes recommendations regarding appointments. Serves in the absence of any superior officer. Assists in instructing officers regarding principles, practices and terminology of correctional and penological methods. May supervise squads of officers directing a group of inmates in performance of work such as farming, cooking, or maintenance. Prepares written reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of supervisory experience in work involving the custody or protection of individuals. LICENSE: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License and applicable endorsement for the class and type of vehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority. AGE: Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a citizen of the United States. NOTE: Applicants for this position must submit acceptable proof of meeting the above indicated requirements. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Appointees must have successfully completed a police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Such training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the use of firearms. NOTE: Appointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the used of firearms in accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory requirements. NOTE: Appointees appointed to positions in SWAT, SERT or related units must additionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used by the unit. NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical examination administered by the appointing authority. Any medical or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of duties of the position, cause appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or other, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection. Appointees may be required to undergo a psychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of problems encountered in work involving rehabilitation, care and custody of persons deprived of their liberty and related law processes. Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. Ability to instruct assigned officers regarding correction work techniques, methods and objectives. Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to assigned officers and other employees. Ability to understand the various issues concerning inmates who are deprived of their liberty. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement. Ability to conform to official and unofficial requirements relevant to laws, conduct and behavior. Ability to perform specialized, administrative/security police work as assigned by the facility administrator. Ability to organize supervisory work and develop effective work methods. Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01398@ L C N/A 22 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 1/04/2022","snippet":"COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE LIEUTENANT DEFINITION: Under direction during an assigned tour of duty, has charge of correctional programs and staff within an adult county correctional facility or institu...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"high_school","education_required":true,"experience_years":2,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PFRS","revision_date":"2022-01-04","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"step9Eligible":false,"step9MaxStep":null,"specialIncentiveCategory":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false,"content_last_modified":"2026-07-27","sameTitle":null,"sameTitleCount":1}