Correctional Corporal/Sergeant - LATERAL TRANSFERS ONLY

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is the full performance level responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. Positions at this level perform the full range of Essential Functions. The Correctional Sergeant is the advanced and/or lead level responsible for performing advanced level duties and/or leading other Officers in the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility.

Requirements

Applicants may only apply if they are current Correctional Corporal or current Correctional Sergeant employees of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Complete and accurate information on application and supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.
For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.
Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities.
May participate in the pursuit of escapees.