How to hire a third shift lieutenant

How to hire a third shift lieutenant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step third shift lieutenant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a third shift lieutenant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new third shift lieutenant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The third shift lieutenant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a third shift lieutenant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a third shift lieutenant that fits the bill.

   This list presents third shift lieutenant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Third Shift Lieutenant	Description	Hourly rate
   Third Shift Lieutenant		$12-18
   Correctional Sergeant	A correctional sergeant supervises correctional officers and oversees daily prison activities. Their duties are to enforce rules and regulations, conduct assessments and inspections, investigate suspicious activities and violations, resolve inmate conflicts, and monitor the inmates' progress in programs... Show more	$14-22
   Lieutenant	A lieutenant is responsible for overseeing operations in police departments, evaluating departmental cases, cooperating in law enforcement investigations, monitoring internal activities, and ensuring the safety and security of the premises. Lieutenants also enforce rules and regulations for everyone's strict compliance, inspect police department facilities, and identify serious offenses... Show more	$19-26

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Emergency Response
   • Pallets
   • Customer Service
   • Dishwashers

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
   • Pull freight to the floor on pallets with a pallet jack for it to be work and stock.
   • Determine ladder requirements, direct ladder placement, deploy personnel on ladders, and monitor ladder operations to ensure safety.
   • Pull pallet jack of cases of inventory, then put the cases in proper locations.
   • Provide disciplinary action for minor offenses commit by offenders within TDCJ.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your third shift lieutenant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A third shift lieutenant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, third shift lieutenants' average salary in florida is 50% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level third shift lieutenants earn 34% less than senior-level third shift lieutenants.
   • Certifications. A third shift lieutenant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a third shift lieutenant's salary.

   Average third shift lieutenant salary

   $15.00hourly

   $31,206 yearly

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   Entry-level third shift lieutenant salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average third shift lieutenant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$39,047	$19
   2	Illinois	$37,294	$18
   3	Ohio	$30,847	$15
   4	Colorado	$28,236	$14
   5	Michigan	$27,439	$13
   6	Indiana	$24,271	$12
   7	Kentucky	$23,760	$11
   8	Pennsylvania	$23,706	$11

   Average third shift lieutenant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Walt Disney Company	$33,706	$16.20
   2	Management & Training	$32,472	$15.61	4
   3	Allied Universal	$31,788	$15.28
   4	Workbox Staffing	$31,729	$15.25
   5	Aerotek	$31,667	$15.22	4
   6	R. J. Corman Railroad Group	$31,548	$15.17
   7	PSI Services	$31,111	$14.96
   8	Adecco	$30,975	$14.89	4
   9	Volt Information Sciences	$30,906	$14.86
   10	Performance Food Group	$30,784	$14.80	7
   11	ManpowerGroup	$30,711	$14.76	7
   12	Randstad North America, Inc.	$30,567	$14.70
   13	GSF USA	$30,436	$14.63
   14	Fabiano Brothers	$30,434	$14.63
   15	Atlas Staffing	$30,105	$14.47
   16	McDonald's	$27,299	$13.12	3,384

4. Writing a third shift lieutenant job description

   A third shift lieutenant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a third shift lieutenant job description:

   Third shift lieutenant job description example

   As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!
   Meijer Rewards
   
   * Weekly pay
   
   * Scheduling flexibility
   
   * Paid parental leave
   
   * Paid education assistance
   
   * Care.com/back-up care assistance
   
   * Team member discount
   
   * Development programs for advancement and career growth
   
   Please review the job profile below and apply today!
   
   This position is responsible for taking stock from either an l-cart or pallet and, with using the correct location codes provided on the box, put the stock in the correct location on the shelf and repeat this process until the assigned area is finished.
   
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   Join a community. Build a career.
   
   We are searching for a new member of the Meijer family! Within the GM Night Stocking position, you will stock from either an l-cart or pallet to place the stock in the correct location on the shelf. You will play a vital role in keeping our store running smoothly and having a positive impact on the community we serve. If you're detail oriented and organized, come join us!
   
   What will you be doing?
   
   * You will stock shelves with a variety of products, including food.
   * Pull back stock and trash to the back room to the correct areas.
   * Work with management to ensure correct areas are stocked in a timely fashion.
   * Maintain a friendly demeanor with customers.
   * Work night shifts.
   
   What skills will you use?
   
   * You have adequate knowledge of computer systems and is comfortable using them.
   * You are process driven and has ability to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
   * Ability to stay calm while working in a fast-paced environment.
   * Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.
   * You have the ability to lift up to 50lb boxes.
   * The ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend and twist while handling product.
   * The ability to stand for long periods of time.
   * Knowledge of the operation of a fork lift and pallet jack is a plus.
   
   Meijer starts with me.
   
   It's not just a brand name, it's a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they're a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That's why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me." Sound like the place for you? Join us.
   
   Why are we a good fit?
   
   We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that's more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right third shift lieutenant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your third shift lieutenant job on Zippia to find and recruit third shift lieutenant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit third shift lieutenants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new third shift lieutenant

   Once you've found the third shift lieutenant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new third shift lieutenant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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