Correctional Officer Sergeant

Position Summary
Works under the general direction to supervise personnel engaged in guarding escorting and otherwise maintaining security within the Shelby County Correction Center.
Pay Grade: 49 Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
Minimum Qualifications
1. Four (4) years of uninterrupted service as a Correctional Officer or equivalent experience at the time of the announcement; AND
2. High school diploma or possess a GED.
3. Successful applicants in the promotion process will be required to satisfactorily complete a written exam, an oral interview, and an employment history review leading to selection as a candidate finalist for a six (6) month candidate finalists training period, which must be completed satisfactorily.
4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Supervises assigned areas and assists the Shift Commander in the day-to-day operations.
2. Checks for prompt submission, completion and accuracy of all reports.
3. Promotes high morale.
4. Utilizes excellent listening skills, resolves inmate/staff conflicts and exhibits good communication.
5. Counsels, instructs and disciplines employees as needed.
6. Evaluates assigned personnel.
7. Reports any irregularities or emergencies to appropriate personnel by chain of command.
8. Observes discrepancies and addresses inmate's complaints.
9. Performs other related duties as required or directed.
KSAs
1. Effective team-building skills.
2. Ability to supervise employees/inmates.
3. Ability to instruct/assist subordinates in completing necessary forms and reports.
4. Ability to exhibit excellent customer service internally and externally.
5. Knowledge and ability to make appropriate decisions in any emergency.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and complete grammatically correct documents.
7. Knowledge of inmate rights and responsibilities.
8. Knowledge of departmental rules, policies, procedures and post orders.
9. Knowledge of applicable standards and policy; remain up to date with relevant standards/regulations.
10. Ability to interpret and apply federal, local and state laws/regulations.
11. Proficient knowledge and ability of a Correctional Officer.
Physical Requirements
1. Must be able to stand, walk (etc.) for a long period of time.
2. Must be able to operate all equipment in a correctional environment.
3. Must have sensations in their fingers and hands to touch and grasp.
4. Must have a good range of motion and (etc.) to perform the essential functions.
5. Must be able to work in outside weather (including extreme temperatures, precipitation and wind).
6. Must be able to physically restrain violent or unruly individuals.
Special Requirements
1. Must be able to function in a prison environment.
2. Must successfully pass a written exam a formal interview a pre-employee background review medical/drug assessment and if applicable past thirty-six (36) months' disciplinary history will be reviewed.
3. Must not have a discipline higher than a written reprimand within the past twelve (12) months from the date you applied.
4. Must be able to work various shifts (8 or 12 hours) extended shifts weekends and holidays.
5. Must be able to move between assigned areas of the correctional facilities based on agency needs.
6. Must be able to work in a stressful high-risk environment.
7. Must utilize interpersonal skills and provide superior services to the public.
8. Must successfully attend annual training and be certified in the proper use of first aid. (CPR & AED).
Disclaimer This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required by the employee assigned to the position.
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Exempt : No

Type : Full-Time

Department : Division of Corrections

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