What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Sergeant - South Boise Complex position at State of Idaho?
The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction is to protect the public, our staff and those within our custody and supervision through safety, accountability, partnerships and providing opportunities for offender change.
This announcement will be used to fill an upcoming vacancy at in the South Boise Complex in Boise, Idaho. This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in Boise within the next 6 months.
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you must apply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if there is not a current opening for Sergeant at the facility where you are interested in working.
If you are interested in other regions of the State for IDOC then you will be required to submit a separate application and exam for the other specific locations (South Boise Complex, Eastern Idaho or Northern Idaho). These announcements will be posted periodically.
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you must apply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if there is not a current opening for Sergeant at the facility where you are interested in working.
If you are interested in other regions of the State for IDOC then you will be required to submit a separate application and exam for the other specific locations (South Boise Complex, Eastern Idaho or Northern Idaho). These announcements will be posted periodically.
Please note: Changes have been made to this exam. Please pay close attention to the "typically gained by" statement for each question. If you have previously taken an exam for this position, you may not get the same score on this or future applications.
BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability insurance benefits with premiums at competitive rates
- PERSI Retirement
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays
- Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Benefits Summary
- Supervision and Training:
- Trains correctional staff regarding facility rules, procedures, and specific post duties
- Assigns work and inspects posts to ensure officers are performing properly
- Evaluates officer performance
- Mediates officer disputes
- Responds to employee grievances
- Unit Management:
- Develops work schedules
- Inspects tiers, housing units, and compound for breaches of security
- Organizes and directs management of incarcerated individuals in a living unit
- Resolves difficult or volatile conflicts
- Active member of case management team
- Special Assignments:
- Serves on review boards
- Acts as institution hearing officer
- Participates as member of classification committee, and facility problems
- Some knowledge of supervision
- Experience applying policies and procedures, prison culture, and search, seizure and restraint procedures in an adult correctional facility.
- Meet entrance requirements established by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy for Correction Officers.
- Some knowledge of training methods
To be hired, candidates will have a history and background supportive of department's goals and hiring will be subject to:
- Completing a Background Investigation Questionnaire and pre-employment drug test
- Having a federal and state criminal background check to include fingerprints
- Having a history of law-abiding behavior
- Felonies, misdemeanors, illegal drug usage, DUIs, adverse driving convictions and adverse employment history may make you ineligible for employment.
- Having close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody may also make you ineligible for employment
- Have been convicted of Domestic Violence or similar types of violent behaviors
- Have an "other than honorable", bad conduct or dishonorable discharge from military service
- Currently are using, dealing or are associated with illegal drugs
- Have close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody where the vacancy exists
- Are currently under IDOC supervision or probation (must be released from IDOC supervision or probation for at least one year)
Thank you for your interest in employment with Idaho Department of Correction!
OVERTIME NOTICE:At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation.
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources.
Salary : $20 - $28
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