CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

State of California • Tehachapi, CA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Sergeant, under the supervision of the assigned Correctional Lieutenant, develops plans, coordinates, organizes and supervises and directs Correctional Officers in the general security provisions within an Adult Institution. Develops schedules and operational methods specific to all secured areas within and out, of an Institutional setting maintaining all security protocols. The Correctional Sergeant is responsible to ensure that Correctional Officers maintain security and inmate discipline. Ensure that Correctional Officers work cohesively with a multiple classification of departmental staff in the maintenance of all inmate health care access and provisions. The Correctional Sergeant is responsible for his/her entire area/facility/unit, ensuring the safe custody, discipline and welfare of all inmates is maintained. The Correctional Sergeant will develop, implement and practice safe supervisory practices, assuring that compliance with established departmental/institutional policies and procedures are maintained. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• Current state employees are highly encouraged to use their current state email address when applying for positions.
• Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.
• Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIRFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
• Applicants must submit a copy of their most recent performance evaluation. Must be dated within the past 12 months. If not available, please indicate in a letter/memo and attach instead

Nice To Haves

• Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of correctional administration and rehabilitation and methods of discipline as applied to persons under restraint; principles and practices of personnel supervision and training; first aid; use and care of firearms; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
• Ability to: Supervise the work of others; control, direct, and instruct inmates individually and in groups; interpret and enforce institutional rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates or parolees and to rate their conduct and productivity accurately and impartially; think and act quickly in emergencies; make simple arithmetic computations; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; keep records and prepare reports; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives

Responsibilities

• Develops plans, coordinates, organizes and supervises and directs Correctional Officers in the general security provisions within an Adult Institution.
• Develops schedules and operational methods specific to all secured areas within and out, of an Institutional setting maintaining all security protocols.
• Ensure that Correctional Officers maintain security and inmate discipline.
• Ensure that Correctional Officers work cohesively with a multiple classification of departmental staff in the maintenance of all inmate health care access and provisions.
• Ensuring the safe custody, discipline and welfare of all inmates is maintained.
• Develop, implement and practice safe supervisory practices, assuring that compliance with established departmental/institutional policies and procedures are maintained.

Benefits

• Food Trucks Vary Daily.
• Van/Carpools may be available.
• 15-minute commute from Tehachapi City, 1 hour 15 minute commute from Lancaster/Palmdale and 1 hour commute from Bakersfield.
• Median home purchase price in Tehachapi is $442,250.
• Centrally located for destination/vacation spots: 4 hours to Las Vegas, 2 hours to Los Angeles, 5 to San Diego, 3 hours to the Central Coast and 2.25 hours to Wine Country in Paso Robles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees