Correctional Facility Sergeant
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Wayne County, GA - USA
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Job Summary
Wayne County Correctional facility is hiring for a Sergeant position. The sergeant has supervisory responsibility over all correctional officers and oversees all aspects of the shift he/ she is assigned. This includes all offender releases and admissions.
Job functions are as follows but not limited to:
- Supervise the work of correctional officers in the care custody and control of offenders confined at the Wayne County Correctional Facility
- Make periodic patrols to ensure that correctional officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties
- Ensure all commitments and releases to and from the Facility have appropriate documentation and all information is complete in the inmate booking.
- Direct the inspection of the facility for contraband
- Implement and direct staff on how to secure the care custody and control of all offenders should any unexpected crisis arrive.
- Delegates appropriate responsibilities to staff with clear instruction.
- Must be able to perform the duties of all correctional posts.
- May be required to carry and use a firearm and transport offenders
- Investigate offender misconducts
- Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Wayne County Correctional Facility
The duties of this position require frequent direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Daily stress and exposure to potentially dangerous situations such as physical attack are an inherent part of the position. The Wayne County Correctional Facility is a 24 hour 7 days per week operation and as such various shift work schedules may be applicable to this position.
Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalency Completion of PA Department of Corrections Training is requiredMinimum two (2) years of experience as a full time correctional officer Minimum six (6) months of experience as a front line supervisorLicense(s) and Certificate(s): A valid drivers licenseLess Lethal and Taser Certification Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Prison Policy and ProcedurePA Department of Corrections Minimum Standard and Operational Procedures for County Prisons ( Title 37) Admission and release proceduresPrison Post OrdersFirst Aid/CPRUse of ForceSkills:Computer and data entryOrganization and public relationsTime management and multi-taskingInterpersonal communicationsSuccessfully complete weapons trainingAbilities:Direct motivate supervise and fairly evaluate subordinate employeesCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals coworkers other agencies and the publicWork in a highly stressful environmentWork with confidential informationPhysical Abilities:Sit for extended periods of time Stand for extended periods of time Bend kneel or stoopLift in excess of 50 poundsMay need to exert physical forceRemain alert to any situation that may affect the care custody and control of Prison inmates
Must successfully complete a drug screening test
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or roles performed by personnel so classified.*The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform this job should be considered.*All employees are subject to call to duty or overtime in emergencies with little or no notice.
