Correctional Staff Sergeant

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Staff Sergeant at KCCC 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 responsibilities 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 rules and procedures, monitors inmate activity, conducts searches, and prepares shift records and reports. Depending on assignment, duties may also include caring for a K-9, supporting riot-control and shakedown activities, and participating in the pursuit of escapees.

Applicants may apply only if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a Merit System-covered position and have completed their initial probationary period. Appointees other than in-line promotions must 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. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Have either 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 staff-supervision experience, including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Knowledge of making recommendations for changes to policies, procedures, and techniques that improve security.
• Possess a valid driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.
• Be a current permanent employee of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a Merit System-covered position and have completed the initial probationary period.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Complete the Department security and related-areas training course before assignment if appointed other than through an in-line promotion.
• Take and pass a written examination; applicants must show photo identification to the exam proctor when scheduled for an examination.

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.
• 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 to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that could threaten facility security or the safety of inmates, employees, or visitors.
• Ensure inmates meet 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.
• Perform administrative functions as assigned.
• Fulfill Shift Commander duties and responsibilities when operationally needed and with prior approval of the Warden or designee.
• Train and care for K-9s, including feeding, grooming, and kennel maintenance, when required.
• Enter the institution as backup for riot-control and shakedown activities when required.
• Participate in the pursuit of escapees when required.

Benefits

• Employees working four or more hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. 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