Master Correctional Sergeant (#RP3008)
$48.55-$59.01 Hourly / $8,414.92-$10,228.40 Monthly / $100,979.06-$122,740.80 Yearly

Under general supervision, performs responsible supervisory correctional work or functions in a special technical assignment area; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

Master Correctional Sergeant is the experienced supervisory class in the Correctional Officer series.  Incumbents of this class either supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel on an assigned shift or perform administrative functions in the field of corrections. This class differs from Correctional Sergeant by the greater degree of independent judgment in resolving operational, personnel, and inmate management issues.

• Plans, assign, supervises, and participates in the work of deputies and non-sworn personnel assigned to custody; inspects custody facilities, operating equipment, and appearance of subordinates; reads, interprets, and posts special orders or instructions; prepares schedules; evaluates work performance in accordance with division policy, Title 15 Minimum Jail Standards, and California laws. 
• Investigates inmate grievances and reports of crimes; interviews suspects and witnesses in preparation for criminal case reporting and preserves evidence. 
• Receives and reviews jail incident reports; distributes reports for follow up and continuation actions. 
• Serves in technical assignment areas such as inmate classification, inmate discipline review, and staff training. 
• Verifies computation of sentences, fines, and release dates. 
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing departmental in-service training programs. 
• Serves as a subject matter expert on custody operations, security procedures, emergency response, and departmental policy; mentors newly promoted Correctional Sergeants by providing technical guidance and sharing best practices. 
• Maintains records of work activities; prepares employee progress reports. 
• May handle the most complex or difficult situations requiring considerable independent judgment and/or advanced technical knowledge. May testify in court on assigned cases. 
• May be assigned duties related to Training, Discipline, Classification, Compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, Administrative and Correctional Emergency Response Team Sergeant.

Experience: Six (6) years working in the classification of Correctional Sergeant in San Joaquin County.

Principles and practices of supervision and training; basic principles and practices of jail administration;  contemporary correctional practices, procedures, and resources;  laws and ordinances of the County and State relating to Sheriff responsibility;  handle the most complex or unique situations encountered during the course of work; principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation;  methods of personal identification used in law enforcement;  basic elements of human behavior;  the behavior of persons under restraint;  rights and privileges of prisoners;  search, security, and key control procedures for custody of prisoners;  public relations principles and practices;  report writing techniques;  language usage and mechanics;  court procedures; provide guidance and technical direction.

Assign and review the work of others; enforce laws and ordinances with firmness, tact, and fairness;  evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action;  understand and follow oral and written instructions;  express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;  react quickly and calmly in emergencies;  read and understand legal and other job related material;  work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials, and the general public.