Corrections Sergeant

Augusta Richmond County•Augusta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Sergeant supervises and maintains the security of the correctional facility and its personnel in accordance with federal and state statutes, departmental policies and procedures, and Department of Corrections requirements. The position reports to the Corrections Lieutenant or other designated personnel and works with co-workers, inmates, probation and parole officers, lawyers, ministers, law enforcement officials, doctors, and the public to provide operational support. The role supervises staff and inmate activities, supports facility security, and responds to unusual or emergency situations. It may include monitoring state inmate movement and activities, supervising or training designated subordinate personnel, and supervising state inmate labor. Emergency staff call-up may be required, as may travel from RCCI to other locations. The position requires driving a county vehicle, and the driver must be at least 21 years of age.

Requirements

High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent level of education.
Five years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, corrections, and/or the military.
Considerable knowledge of modern corrections practices and procedures and the criminal justice system.
Familiarity with departmental policies and procedures.
Proficiency in supervision, assessing situations accurately and quickly, using firearms, and driving a vehicle.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Valid driver's license with a good driving history. If the license is from a state other than Georgia or South Carolina, the applicant must obtain a Georgia or South Carolina license within 30 days of employment.
Possess or be able to pass P.O.S.T. Certification within the department's required time frame, normally within one year, though this may be altered.
Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a county vehicle.
Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing 20–50 pounds.
Some tasks require perceiving and discriminating colors or shades, sounds, odors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals, and communicating orally.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained and follow policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Perform the duties of the Shift Supervisor in that person's absence.
Conduct inmate work details and ensure job-site activities comply with standard operating procedures.
Evaluate and respond to unusual or emergency situations in the facility.
Monitor inmate activities and ensure control and security.
Conduct roll call and distribute agendas and materials for discussion topics.
Conduct security checks to ensure there are no security breaches.
Conduct inmate counts and ensure inmates conduct themselves appropriately.
Oversee inmate activities and transportation.
Monitor state inmate movement and activities.
Supervise and/or train designated subordinate personnel.
Supervise state inmate labor.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required.