What is a correctional officer lieutenant and how to become one

Key steps to become a correctional officer lieutenant

1. Explore correctional officer lieutenant education requirements

   Most common correctional officer lieutenant degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.8 %

   Associate

   16.6 %

   High School Diploma

   13.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific correctional officer lieutenant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Security Procedures	15.23%
   Emergency Situations	13.38%
   Public Safety	13.12%
   Direct Supervision	12.99%
   CPR	7.84%

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3. Complete relevant correctional officer lieutenant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New correctional officers lieutenant learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a correctional officer lieutenant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real correctional officer lieutenant resumes.

4. Research correctional officer lieutenant duties and responsibilities

   • Lead 50 2nd lieutenants, manage schedules, and ensure timely completion of missions.
   • Calculate all payroll to include (OT).
   • Skil and qualify in the use of firearms, and security equipment.
   • Prepare and present weekly reports to area supervisor along with scheduling and payroll reports.

5. Prepare your correctional officer lieutenant resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your correctional officer lieutenant resume.

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6. Apply for correctional officer lieutenant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a correctional officer lieutenant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams