Major

West Texas Detention Facility
Sierra, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2023 CLOSED ON 9/14/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major position at West Texas Detention Facility?

Major

Department: Security

Reports to: Warden

Facility/Company: Limestone

Effective Date: 2/22/2022

Job Summary:

The Major would directly supervise the shift lieutenants and captains. Responsible for the overall management of security functions in compliance policies and procedures and PBND standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate and direct the security functions for the facility.
  • Provide staff training; evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the associate warden and coordinated with the human resources.
  • Assist the associate warden in the preparation of facility budget; monitor and control expenditures.
  • Develop and implement new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security, coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.
  • Direct procedures and practices relating to the training, counseling and security of inmates and staff; maintain constant vigilance of staff assignments to ensure adherence to policies, rules and regulations.
  • Supervise staff assignments for food service, laundry, property room and security functions.
  • Review report preparation for hearings and permanent records of inmates and monitor their rehabilitative prospects.
  • Assist in staff selection process, ensuring compliance with applicable local and federal regulations and company directives.
  • 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, and property; adhere to safety practices.
  • It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

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.

Education and Experience:

  • Five (5) years experience required, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity
  • Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by upper management.
  • Valid ID required (valid driver’s license required in the state of Texas)

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
  • 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, 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
  • Remaining awake and alert while on duty
  • Occasional lifting and carrying
  • Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray
  • Exposure to outdoor elements and temperatures
  • Ability to hear and understand verbal communication

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience:

  • correctional setting: 5 years (Required)
  • correctional setting supervisory: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $0

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