Correctional Sergeant

Newcastle, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are now seekinga Correctional Sergeant for the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle Wyoming. The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) is a minimum-level correctional facility responsible for housing nearly 300 inmates. This position serves as a unit supervisor and supervises Correctional Officers and Corporals including performance management work assignments. It may serve as Watch Commander and carry out a Lieutenants duties in their absence.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards as well as a safe supportive working environment for our employees.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan forLaw Enforcementand additional savings opportunities
Paid vacation sick leave and holidays

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Supervises a designated shift on a minimum security unit or assists and provides relief supervision to correctional lieutenants on the maximum or medium security units at a large correctional facility; or supervises a designated shift at a minimum security facility; or assists and provides relief supervision to correctional lieutenants.
Writes incident reports prescribed format.
Check weapons and ammunition storage facilities at regular intervals.
Ensure daily activities of inmates and staff is adhered to.
Ensure Security Equipment is in good working order and order repairs.
Conducts performance appraisals of Officers and Corporals.
Ensures staff reports are timely and accurate.
Responsible to review count of inmates.
Investigates reports of inmates who may pose a threat to the safety and security of the institution; ensures the safety of inmates.
Reviews various reporting processes and paperwork of staff.
Ensures shakedowns are complete within the unit.
Serves or processes disciplinary papers or hearings.
Ensures tool control within the unit is maintained.
Ensures discipline and order are maintained.
Investigates inmate conflicts.
Performs all other duties of a corporal and officer.
Serves as a Watch Commander at WHF.
Conducts investigations on rule violations.
Supervises electronic control systems.
Identifies and resolves issues specific to the operations of the maximum security unit at a medium correctional facility.
Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with 4-6 years of experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Corporal.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of policies and procedures established for the work system.
Knowledge of oral communication with prisoners in the context of the program.
Knowledge of interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with prisoners.
Knowledge of work management and work leadership.
Knowledge of the philosophy of custody/security within a prison setting.
Knowledge of techniques and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.
Knowledge of the use of security devices and the Inmates Rules Handbook.
Knowledge of supervision.
Knowledge of motivation and initiative in completing assigned duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Corporal

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Correctional Officer Certification awarded by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission. Applicants not holding Wyoming POST certification mustbe awarded certification within 6 months of employment.

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Corporal

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Candidates must successfully pass a background/reference check medical and psychological evaluation physical fitness exam drug screen and other pre-employment testing prior to appointment.
Candidates must have the ability to work overtime as required and the ability to work on any shift holidays and weekends.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check medical evaluation and drug test prior to appointment.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental and life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.

Supplemental Information

080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming Honor Conversation Camp

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Description and FunctionsGENERAL DESCRIPTION: We are now seekinga Correctional Sergeant for the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle Wyoming. The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) is a minimum-level correctional facility responsible for housing nearly 300 inmates. This position serves a...