Placer County

To plan, organize, and supervise staff on assigned shifts engaged in the care and custody of adult prisoners incarcerated in a minimum, medium, and maximum-security facility; to instruct and assist subordinates in the performance of their assigned duties and to perform a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The Correctional Sergeant level recognizes positions in the Correctional Officer series that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates. Incumbents supervise sworn and non-sworn staff on assigned shifts and perform administrative functions in the field of corrections.

• Plan, prioritize, supervise, assign, and review the work of Correctional staff; assign and evaluate performance, train employees, provide information to resolve problem situations; instruct personnel in jail operations; establish and maintain appropriate levels of employee conduct. 
• Determine and apply internal disciplinary procedures for inmates; take necessary action and alert proper authorities in emergency situations. 
• Develop and implement a daily operational plan to be followed by the officers on duty; maintain daily facility routine; give information related to procedural and operational changes to Correctional Staff. 
• Receive and classify inmates; maintain and review records such as inmate finances and personal property, daily activity logs; prepare and review reports of activities and incidents; maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations. 
• Supervise and monitor inmates; testify in court as needed. 
• Act as liaison between facility management and staff; ensure good relations with visitors through staff management and interaction with the public. 
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of the Correctional Division goals and objectives; interpret and implement policies and procedures. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities; complete multiple priority projects with competing deadlines. 
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications; monitor and control expenditures. 
• Monitor personnel and equipment; assist in the scheduling of replacements on assigned shifts. 
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment as necessary for successful job performance. 
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in jail operations and inmate supervision at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Correctional Officer with at least two (2) years as a Correctional Officer II. 

Training: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by college level coursework in law enforcement or related field is desirable. 

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of STC’s Correctional Officer Basic Course certificate, and within one year of promotion to sergeant successfully complete STC/POST Supervisory Course. 
• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. 
• Valid certification in CPR and First Aid.

Knowledge of:

• California Administrative and Penal Codes, Title 15- Minimum Standards for Corrections
  and other laws as they pertain to local detention facilities. 
• Placer County and Sheriff's Office codes, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the custody setting. 
• Principles and practices of contemporary jail operations and administration; custody of inmates; security methods and practices in detention facilities. 
• Principles and practices of effective supervision, training, and performance evaluations. 
• Techniques for dealing with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in hostile and/or confrontational situations. 
• Principles and practices of self-defense and work safety. 
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, and rules. 

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; observe individuals behaviors, situations, and activities; identify situations of potential altercation; focus on a single task for long periods of time; work with frequent interruptions; interpret, apply, and explain operational procedures and applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations; maintain awareness of safety at all times.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk, walk, or stand during a shift or in training classes; bend, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel during inspections or conducting searches and working with inmates; climb stairs while observing inmates, perform simple and power grasping, pushing pulling and fine manipulation. Speak, use a telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate; see and hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; continuously wear a utility belt, vest, and/or other equipment of up to 15 pounds and intermittently lift very heavy weight. 
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and interpret written material.
• Interpret, explain, and implement the Sheriff's Office, county, department, and division policies, procedures, and standards.
• Meet and maintain physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
• Organize, coordinate, direct and supervise the staff and activities of assigned area or program; train, coach, and provide guidance to assigned staff. 
• Analyze and take appropriate actions in emergency and stressful situations; investigate suspicious occurrences; crimes, complaints, infractions, violations of County or departmental jail policy and procedures.    
• Assist in the development of staff; develop and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships; motivate, inspire, and build teamwork through positive communication and personal example.
• Apply first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; testify in court.  
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; evaluate and approve staff reports and records.  
• Work effectively in stressful situations; act quickly and calmly in emergencies; use defensive tactics when necessary. 
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures. 
• Deal courteously with general public, subordinates, employee organizations, other County departments and agencies. 
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. 
• Work in uniform on assigned work shift.
• Work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.