Correctional Officer - Sergeant

Lincoln County • Troy, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Sergeant is responsible for the security, operation, and overall management of the Lincoln County Jail during an assigned shift. This dual-purpose role requires the Sergeant to provide day-to-day supervision of assigned staff and ensure the completion of specific program tasks, while actively performing the duties of a Corrections Officer. In this capacity, the Sergeant is responsible for enforcing rules and regulations within the facility to maintain order, prevent disturbances, and effectively determine the best course of action when dealing with inmates. As a working supervisor, the Sergeant guards prisoners, assuming direct responsibility for the care, custody, control, and daily needs of all individuals in detention during their shift.

Requirements

• General or technical high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have one (1) year of work experience as a Jail Officer or Correctional Officer.
• Possess a valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process
• Prefer experience and/or training related to corrections, criminal justice, or leadership
• Mental and emotional balance to competently handle a position with inherent authority over others in a responsible, mature, and professional manner
• Ability to display self-control and react appropriately in stressful or chaotic situations
• Ability to comply with and enforce rules and regulations
• Ability to complete tasks requiring physical activity exerting moderate, but not constant, physical effort - typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to participate in ongoing training, some of which may involve physical activity
• Must have a stable educational and work history and a police record free of pending charges and felony convictions
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to prisoners and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct work assignments of Correctional Officers during assigned shifts, (e.g., vendors, contract personnel, maintenance, cooks, support services, and programs and health professionals.)
• Monitors all jail activities to ensure that they are following approved jail policies and procedures; makes recommendations regarding changes or updates to policy, procedure, and training.
• Review of inmate incidents and rules violations and determining appropriate disciplinary action; participates in disciplinary hearings to resolve problems and inmate grievances.
• Motivates, directs, and holds line officers accountable for the daily operations of the
• Monitors jail equipment, security, and computer systems to ensure they remain functional; orders and oversees repairs when necessary.
• Ensure the food is properly prepared and meals served on
• Oversees classification of inmates and ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures regarding inmate housing, inmate visiting.
• Assist with the training of personnel and participate in the process improvement of Jail
• Directs and evaluates special assignments within the facility, including randomly conducted cell inspections and emergency drills.
• Oversee the classification of inmates lodged in the Review all booking and release documents.
• Assists coordination of prisoner transport and helps with staff scheduling and shift assignments.
• Review inmate misconduct reports, refer appropriate cases to disciplinary hearings, schedule and conduct disciplinary hearings.
• Ensure on - duty medical unit staff are in the facility and providing services as Distribute medication to inmates in the absence of nursing staff.
• Performs work per established rules and post orders and can receive specific instructions and general administrative directions.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays
• Receive 8 hours vacation and 4 hours personal time per month
• Potential for overtime and/or comp time
• CERF Retirement
• Paid health/dental/vision insurance for employees (option for health/dental/vision insurance available for family/dependents at employee's expense)
• Required uniforms and equipment provided
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• County provided Life and AD&D insurance
• Optional additional voluntary life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED