Jail Lieutenant

Under the direction of the Jail Manager, this position performs professional, administrative and supervisory work in assigned functions within the Correctional Facility of the Lynnwood Police Department. Ensures the safety, security and welfare of jail inmates by managing the day-to-day jail operations and activities. Plans, organizes, and manages jail operations and activities to ensure the appropriate and accurate intake, custody, discipline, control, and care of inmates on assigned shifts. Provides supervision to assigned sergeants, corrections officers, contract workers, and non-uniformed staff. Ensures the security of staff, paid professionals, volunteers and visitors. Coordinates assigned inmate activities in the jail, with contract/member agencies, volunteers, paid professionals, medical services or other outside agencies. Primary work will be in jail operations, but can also be in an office setting, based on specific assigned functions. A great deal of mobility is required. Proper judgement is required to enhance the jail's ability to perform effectively. This position interfaces with various agencies and entities for correction-related services.