3rd Shift Sergeant

Luzerne County•Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Shift Sergeant supervises the custody and non-professional counseling of inmates at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility during an assigned shift. The officer directs inmate activities in cellblocks, housing units, day rooms, work areas, and recreation areas, and monitors inmates from towers, corridors, and visiting areas to maintain security and ensure facility rules are followed. The role provides guidance to help inmates adjust to and participate in correctional processes. Duties involve both direct contact with inmates and work with limited inmate and visitor contact. The position is directly supervised, with performance reviewed for adherence to facility rules and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of training at the state-sponsored officer cadet school or equivalent accredited training.
First aid and firearms training certifications.
No sustained major violation during the three years before the posting's expiration date and none since the posting.
Four years of continuous service as a correctional officer at LCCF, including at least 1,000 days in compensable status.
Knowledge of Bureau of Corrections Minimum Standards, facility rules and procedures, the Luzerne County Correctional Facility Code of Ethics, inmate resocialization procedures, individual and group behavior patterns, search and inspection procedures, basic first-aid procedures, housekeeping activities, and security and fire-safety practices.
Skills in firearms use, riot procedures, and self-defense.
Ability to cope with crisis situations, follow orders explicitly, and relate to people of any race, creed, or color.
Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
Ability to direct restrained inmates' activities in an understanding and effective manner.
Ability to observe and report changes in inmates' personality, demeanor, attitude, and program participation.
Ability to remember names and faces.
Ability to pass a physical and psychological examination administered by the facility physician.

Responsibilities

Inspect inmate living areas for cleanliness, contraband, stolen items, and escape implements, plans, or procedures.
Observe inmate behavior for signs of distress or escape activity.
Instruct inmates in personal hygiene and housekeeping duties.
Quell disturbances and report the inmates involved.
Inform inmates of changes to rules or procedures and answer their inquiries.
Monitor housing units for fire hazards and suspicious occurrences, and ensure living areas are suitable.
Operate electronic equipment to open doors for entry to or exit from the facility, dayrooms, housing units, and other areas.
Administer emergency first aid to inmates or employees and ensure injured persons are taken to the dispensary.
Check inmate passes and record all inmate movement.
Sign visitors in and out of visiting areas, search visitors, and prevent contraband from reaching inmates.
Observe the facility complex for escapes, unauthorized persons, fires, or other suspicious activity.
Assist other officers in emergency situations.
Supervise inmates during meals to ensure orderly feeding and maintain security.
Move groups of inmates orderly from one area of the institution to another.
Ensure correctional staff perform all required duties.
Perform all job requirements listed under the Correctional Officer job description and other duties as assigned.