Correctional Sergeant, (Lakeview) Permanent

State of Oregon•Lakeview, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Sergeant (WCCF) Permanent Position Warner Creek Correctional Facility (Lakeview) Oregon Department of Corrections Are you ready to advance your career with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Warner Creek Correctional Facility (WCCF) is looking for highly motivated self-driven personnel that meet the qualifications and have the want to lead at the rank of Correctional Sergeant. If you are interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to take this opportunity to submit your application to be considered. This recruitment is for one permanent Correctional Sergeant position opportunity and will be posted internally and externally to establish a list of candidates. Position Overview Your major duties will include, but are not limited to: Instructing, directing and overseeing activities of lower-level staff; providing on-the-job training to entry-level staff; evaluating performance and making reports; Serving as relief officer for other security posts or shifts during periods of vacation or other absences, including shifts or posts held by higher level staff; Driving vehicles to transport AICs or escort AICs off institution or facility grounds; Ensuring security and safety of the institution by monitoring activity and movement of AICs within specified areas; staying alert to possible assaults, introduction of contraband, and escape attempts; Intervening in, and controlling acts of negative behavior and violence; using physical force such as restraints, firearms, chemical weapons, or other devices as required; Performing or directing frisk searches, strip searches, and security inspections of AICs; searching cells, buildings, adjacent areas, and AICs' personal property for weapons and contraband; Monitoring electronic surveillance equipment (e.g., photosensitive perimeter equipment, metal detectors, hand scanners, x-ray equipment); examining incoming and outgoing mail for contraband; Conducting AIC counts and reconciling count to ensure accuracy, completing AIC movement records to show current location of AICs; writing memos and incident or disciplinary reports; maintaining and updating list of AICs, visitors, and staff; evaluating potential problems and/or emergency situations and taking corrective action; and Responding to inquiries from the public regarding institution procedures and AIC status; and abiding by, implementing and enforcing job-related rules, policies, procedures, and post orders in a manner which promotes efficient functioning. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in a correctional security setting where your primary duties were the care and custody of AICs
Be able to obtain, within two weeks, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency
Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
Be 21 years of age or older.
United States Citizen
Possess or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Possess a valid Oregon Department of Public of Safety and Standards and Training (DPSST) Intermediate Correctional Certificate or higher.

Responsibilities

Instructing, directing and overseeing activities of lower-level staff
Providing on-the-job training to entry-level staff
Evaluating performance and making reports
Serving as relief officer for other security posts or shifts during periods of vacation or other absences, including shifts or posts held by higher level staff
Driving vehicles to transport AICs or escort AICs off institution or facility grounds
Ensuring security and safety of the institution by monitoring activity and movement of AICs within specified areas
Staying alert to possible assaults, introduction of contraband, and escape attempts
Intervening in, and controlling acts of negative behavior and violence
Using physical force such as restraints, firearms, chemical weapons, or other devices as required
Performing or directing frisk searches, strip searches, and security inspections of AICs
Searching cells, buildings, adjacent areas, and AICs' personal property for weapons and contraband
Monitoring electronic surveillance equipment (e.g., photosensitive perimeter equipment, metal detectors, hand scanners, x-ray equipment)
Examining incoming and outgoing mail for contraband
Conducting AIC counts and reconciling count to ensure accuracy, completing AIC movement records to show current location of AICs
Writing memos and incident or disciplinary reports
Maintaining and updating list of AICs, visitors, and staff
Evaluating potential problems and/or emergency situations and taking corrective action
Responding to inquiries from the public regarding institution procedures and AIC status
Abiding by, implementing and enforcing job-related rules, policies, procedures, and post orders in a manner which promotes efficient functioning