Correctional CorporalSergeant SCCCC Lateral Transfer
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Job Summary
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
- Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
- Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates visitors employees cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools weapons or other contraband.
- Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
- Enforces all rules regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline security and safety.
- Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate other inmates employees or visitors.
- Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
- Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
- Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter update retrieve and report on data.
- May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding grooming and kennel maintenance.
- May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities. May participate in the pursuit of escapees.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Corporal
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Officer OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
- One year experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules policies and procedures.
One year experience in preparing and maintaining complex records reports and logs using an automated information system. Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Sergeant
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Corporal OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
- Two years experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules policies and procedures.
- One year experience in preparing maintaining and approving complex records reports and logs using an automated information system.
- Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work academic training training provided through an employer or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clerical employees.
- Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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