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.
Receives general direction from a Sheriff's Lieutenant or other designated authority.
Exercises supervision directly and indirectly over sworn and non-sworn staff.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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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.
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Determine and apply internal disciplinary procedures for inmates; take necessary action and alert proper authorities in emergency situations.
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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.
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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.
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Supervise and monitor inmates; testify in court as needed.
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Act as liaison between facility management and staff; ensure good relations with visitors through staff management and interaction with the public.
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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.
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Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications; monitor and control expenditures.
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Monitor personnel and equipment; assist in the scheduling of replacements on assigned shifts.
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Operate a personal computer and other office equipment as necessary for successful job performance.
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Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Work is primarily performed in an indoor environment located in a secure, locked down detention facility with controlled temperature conditions. Duties are performed in close proximity to individuals who may be uncooperative and/or pose threat/danger and in environmental conditions related to correctional work.
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:
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Possession of STC’s Correctional Officer Basic Course certificate, and within one year of promotion to sergeant successfully complete STC/POST Supervisory Course.
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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.
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Valid certification in CPR and First Aid.
Length of Probation:
All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.
Bargaining Unit:
General
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt