Correctional Staff Sergeant

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Staff Sergeant at NCCC is a first-line supervisor responsible for supervising and participating in the discipline and security of assigned posts inside and/or outside the secure facility. Supervisory duties include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, and training. The position may also include administrative functions. Based on operational needs, the Correctional Staff Sergeant may perform the duties and responsibilities of a Shift Commander with prior approval of the Warden or designee.

The position maintains inmate custody and security, enforces institutional rules and safety procedures, monitors inmate behavior, conducts searches, operates locking systems, and prepares shift logs and reports using an automated information system. Duties may also include K-9 care and participation in riot control, shakedown activities, or the pursuit of escapees.

Applicants must be current permanent State of Delaware Department of Correction employees in a Merit System-covered position who have completed their initial probationary period. Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas before assignment. The course includes physical, classroom, and hands-on training in inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing, and emergency medical training. A written examination is required.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant, or four years of combined experience as a Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, or equivalent experience in the CO series.
• Three years of experience implementing and applying institutional or departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Two years of experience preparing, maintaining, and approving complex records, reports, and logs using an automated information system.
• One year of experience supervising staff, including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Knowledge of making recommendations on changes to policies, procedures, and techniques that improve security.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license that is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.
• Applicants must be current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a Merit System-covered position and have completed their initial probationary period.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• A written examination is required.
• Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete the Department of Correction training course in security and related areas prior to assignment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the discipline and security of assigned posts inside and/or outside the secure facility.
• Plan, assign, review, evaluate, coach, and train staff.
• Perform administrative functions as assigned.
• Perform Shift Commander duties when operationally needed and with prior approval of the Warden or designee.
• Maintain control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keep accurate inmate head counts at the assigned security post.
• Conduct periodic inmate shakedowns and search inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks, and other structures for prohibited items and contraband.
• Operate manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforce rules, regulations, and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security, and safety.
• Observe inmate activities and detect unusual or prohibited behavior that could threaten facility security or anyone’s safety.
• Ensure inmates meet required standards of care for living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintain custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or appointments.
• Prepare and maintain daily logs and routine shift reports, using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve, and report data.
• Train and care for K-9s, including feeding, grooming, and kennel maintenance, when required.
• Enter the institution as backup during riot control and shakedown activities when required.
• Participate in the pursuit of escapees when required.
• Make recommendations for changes to policies, procedures, and techniques to improve security.

Benefits

• Employees working four or more hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day receive 5% shift differential pay.
• Eligible employees may retire under HB363 after completing 25 years of pension-creditable State service, including at least 20 years in a pension-creditable CO-series classified position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed