Corrections Sergeant (#RC9 )

$54.38-$72.78 hourly / $9,425.69-$12,614.96 monthly / $113,110.40-$151,382.40 yearly

• Supervise the staff and activities in a security detention facility which houses unsentenced and sentenced inmates
• Maintain facility security through regular inspections to insure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates
• Maintain established staffing levels by arranging staff work schedules, shift coverage, and overtime approval
• Insure that detention staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed
• Review written reports prepared by Supervising Detention Officers
• Evaluate the work performance of detention facility staff
• Handle a variety of employee problems such as discipline, grievances and time off requests
• Supervise the screening and classifying of inmates
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs to modify inmates' attitudes and behaviors, such as vocational and academic education
• Act as a liaison with medical staff for resolving inmate health care concerns
• Coordinate and act as a liaison with inmate self-help programs, such as alcohol and drug treatment programs
• Investigate a variety of inmate involved incidents, violations of policies, irregular or suspicious occurrences, and take or recommend inmate discipline as appropriate
• Confer with Sheriff's Lieutenant on the status of activities in the facility
• Assist in developing, organizing, directing and evaluating the effectiveness of a correctional program

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Rules, regulations, practices and procedures involved in the daily operations and control of a detention facility.
• Criminal attitudes, behavior problems, and the social factors influencing criminal behavior.
• Disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement.
• Inmate classification systems.

Working knowledge of:

• Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Organize, coordinate and direct the activities of a detention facility.
• Assign, supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Read, understand, interpret, apply and enforce office policies and regulations with firmness, impartiality and tact.
• Analyze problems effectively and use good judgment in making decisions.
• Take appropriate actions in emergency or stressful situations.
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Walk for up to twelve hours at a time.
• Lift 55 pounds from floor level, such as assisting to lift an unconscious inmate.
• Bend and stoop for extensive periods of time, such as intake searches.
• Learn defense and restraint tactics.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate statistical and narrative reports.
• Distinguish colors, such as warning lights.
• Restrain combative inmates.
• See at near and far distances, such as reading booking sheets and observing inmates 40-50 feet away.
• Hear and distinguish a variety of sounds such as alarms and calls for assistance in a noisy environment.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test (required) and one year of experience as a Supervising Correctional Officer in the County of Santa Cruz.

Special Requirements, Conditions:

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California class C driver license.

Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full background investigation.

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to: angry or hostile inmates; infections which may cause chronic disease or death; high noise levels; heights of up to 40 feet, such as perimeter of main jail; bodily injuries; offensive odors; dust and pollens; ionizing radiation.

Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, 12-hour shifts, and on an emergency, as needed basis.

PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: Detention Sergeant

EST: 11/93 REV: 12/98, 12/94 Analyst: OM