CERT Commander (Sergeant)

Management and Training Corporation•Woodville, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CERT Commander is responsible for the overall management of emergency and high-risk incidents at the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility, as well as routine incidents that may require additional resources. Reporting to the major, the role develops and implements a command organization to carry out tactical priorities and protect the safety, accountability, and welfare of the public, staff, and offenders, in compliance with American Correctional Association standards and Management & Training Corporation and Mississippi Department of Corrections directives. The position also leads the facility’s CERT team, oversees incident documentation and response procedures, and helps maintain a safe and secure correctional environment. The incumbent must be available on a 24/7 basis as needed and may perform other duties as assigned within their capabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of corrections or law enforcement experience.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license in Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service and specialized training requirements after hire.
Must be available on a 24/7 basis as needed.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or experience directly related to tactical response.

Responsibilities

Serve as Incident Commander and manage the incident command system.
Manage incident scenes; keep the chief of operations and warden informed; secure and preserve scenes after incidents; and conduct CERT debriefings, ensuring complete and accurate written and photographic documentation.
Recruit, select, train, equip, and assign CERT officers to respond to critical safety and security incidents; provide ongoing specialized tactical training and team leadership.
Evaluate staff development and performance and recommend department and personnel changes to the chief of security.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the incident command system and CERT team members.
Direct and supervise targeted and random searches of employees, offenders, visitors, and areas or property within facility grounds.
Supervise and manage offender behavior throughout assigned tours of duty and review offender records as needed to prioritize safety.
Supervise the preparation, submission, and retention of incident statements and reports required by the facility, MTC, and MDOC.
Establish and maintain physical standards to prepare and protect CERT members’ health and safety during facility emergencies.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior, intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed, and providing staff feedback on social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, offenders, and property and adhere to safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.