Sergeant

Job Summary:

The position of Sergeant directly supervises assigned correctional officers. Responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates/detainees/USMS assigned to the unit in compliance with company policies and procedures and jail standards established by appropriate organizations and contracting agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate employees.
• Responsible for the care, custody and adherence to the rules and regulations of inmates/detainees/USMS assigned to specific housing and working areas.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates/detainees/USMS including.
• observation of inmates/detainees/USMS during activities and assigned to work duty.
• Read, review and properly add information found in inmate/detainees/USMS records which is related to the inmates’/detainees/USMS health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills, procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates/detainees/USMS and property; adhere to safety practices.
• It is expected that the Sergeant shall also perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by the Warden.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

• Long periods of continuous standing and walking per shift.
• Frequent periods of sitting.
• Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights.
• Occasional kneeling, squatting,, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches.
• Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders.
• Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues.
• Frequent transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.
• Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders per shift.
• Remaining awake and alert while on duty per shift.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50-100 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray.
• Exposure per shift of outdoor elements and temperatures with scheduled breaks.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Ferriday, LA 71334: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person