Corrections Lieutenant
St. Louis County
Friday, 24 April 2026
St. Louis County Justice Services is looking for experienced corrections professionals interested in becoming Corrections Lieutenants. The Corrections Lieutenants represent an opportunity to supervise the staff responsible for maintaining the safety, custody, security and control of inmates at all levels of security in an indirect or direct supervision, prisoner processing or work release environment on assigned shifts. Corrections Lieutenants will be required to work any shift and may be required to work overtime. The starting salary for this position may be within the first 20% of salary range and will be based on experience and qualifications. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.$25.00 per pay period in Justice Services for breathalyzer testing and/or weapon qualification certification and additional certification pay of $50 for breathalyzer testing and/or weapon qualification, CPR, Defensive Tactical Instructor, Taser, OC Spray for assigned positions 04/17/2022. 10% addition to base rate of pay in Justice Services applied to the hourly rate of employees for hours worked as a Field Training Instructor as assigned by the Appointing Authority 04/17/2022 As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability. To learn more County benefits, please visit St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples. Act as first-line response for assigned shift within Correctional facility. Monitor shift operations to ensure proper shift coverage to ensure jail security. Investigate disturbances, grievances and rule and regulation infractions by inmates and officers. Inspect facility and equipment for contraband, cleanliness, and maintenance requirements. Enforce rules and regulations to ensure adherence to policy and defined procedures. Assist with employee development, retention evaluation and training of lower workers. Maintains attendance records, performances logs and schedules. Prepare activity reports. Marginal Function Examples. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to thirty credit hours in the behavioral sciences, criminology or corrections and three years of work experience. Required to work mandatory overtime and to work on any shift as needed. Possession of a valid Driver's License. Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid from the American Red Cross. Some positions require possession of a Type III Alco? Analyzer and Breathalyzer operator's permit. Some positions require certification as a service user by the Regional Justice Information Service (REJIS). Some positions require qualification with the use of a weapon. Physical Requirements: Extensive standing, walking, climbing stairs at least eight times daily per shift, using and lifting emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, AED, pepper spray, taser etc.), bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, continuously wearing an equipment belt, using a breathing apparatus, listening for possible disturbances, observation of required areas