Corrections Sergeant: Lawrenceville Correctional Center
About The Position
This position is responsible for contributing to the public safety mission by providing first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting. The role involves supervising and monitoring staff on an assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment. The Corrections Sergeant communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public, and leads and counsels staff. Completing required training and maintaining a safe and productive workforce are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the Lead Sergeant (S2) acts as a subject matter expert, supports the shift Lieutenant, mentors and coaches other Corrections Officers and Sergeants, possesses advanced knowledge in specialty areas, and may assume a senior supervisory role in the Lieutenant's absence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Current DCJS certification.
- Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures, and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule and supervise the work of others.
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation.
- Ability to sufficiently receive, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer.
- Equivalent training or experience.
- Fluency in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting.
- Supervise and monitor staff on assigned shift to ensure a safe and secure environment.
- Communicate with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public.
- Lead and counsel staff.
- Complete required training.
- Maintain a safe and productive workforce.
- Act as a subject matter expert (Lead Sergeant/S2).
- Support the shift Lieutenant (Lead Sergeant/S2).
- Mentor and coach other Corrections Officers and Sergeants (Lead Sergeant/S2).
- Hold advanced knowledge in specialty areas (Lead Sergeant/S2).
- Step into a senior supervisory role in the Lieutenant’s absence (Lead Sergeant/S2).
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
