Corrections Sergeant: Lawrenceville Correctional Center
About The Position
The Corrections Sergeant contributes to the public safety mission by providing first-line supervision to Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees in an institutional setting. The role supervises and monitors staff on an assigned shift to help ensure a safe and secure environment; communicates with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public; leads and counsels staff; completes required training; and maintains a safe and productive workforce. The Lead Sergeant (S2) is an experienced Sergeant who acts as a subject matter expert, supports the shift Lieutenant, mentors and coaches other Corrections Officers and Sergeants, maintains advanced knowledge in specialty areas, and may assume a senior supervisory role when the Lieutenant is absent.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Current DCJS certification.
- Working knowledge and understanding of correctional policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to organize, plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to read and comprehend workplace policies and procedures and prepare workplace reports and documentation.
- Ability to 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 the assigned shift to help 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.
- As Lead Sergeant (S2), support the shift Lieutenant, mentor and coach Corrections Officers and Sergeants, serve as a subject matter expert, and potentially assume a senior supervisory role in the Lieutenant’s absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
