HOUSING SERGEANT-12 HR

The GEO Group•Basile, LA

12d

About The Position

The Housing Sergeant oversees a designated housing area during each shift and is responsible for facility security and custody of the inmate population. The role requires general judgment and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision. The Housing Sergeant supervises Detention Officers, helps maintain facility readiness, and supports the security, safety, custody, and control of the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures relating to facility security.
Must be mature, flexible, cooperative, fair, and firm when dealing with staff and detainees.
Must be able to subdue recalcitrant inmates during fights or assaults.
Must be able to walk continuously while patrolling, stand for extended periods to protect a crime scene or escape post, run to pursue attempted escapees, reach areas quickly under duress, and work under stressful conditions.
Must be able to work within noisy groups and distinguish whether a person presents a physical threat to oneself or others.
Must be able to sit and stand at duty posts, drive a vehicle when instructed, and inspect housing units and work areas.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a Correctional Officer is recommended.

Responsibilities

Report for duty at the assigned time, ready for briefing and post assignment.
Investigate disciplinary problems and intervene in situations beyond the authority of subordinates.
Observe the facility, personnel, and detainees with regard to security, morale, and employee-detainee relations.
Conduct and maintain accurate detainee counts, including irregular counts when directed.
Communicate with detainees, provide instructions, listen to complaints or problems, address matters within staff control, and refer other issues to the appropriate supervisor or department.
Check records and report the status of security equipment and facility features, including windows, frames, doors, exterior walls, and locks, as directed by supervisors and post orders.
Ensure Detention Officers read and understand the Post Orders for their assigned duty posts.
Maintain security of keys and equipment assigned to staff on the shift.
Physically check persons entering, departing, or moving within the facility to verify authorization; refuse entry pending supervisory review when a party is suspected of being unauthorized.
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance and wear the complete facility uniform as required by policy and procedures.
Conduct security inspections of equipment and search or shake down housing units, work areas, and administrative areas as required, directed, or assigned.
Investigate and report questionable illicit activity involving staff or inmates, including disciplinary infractions, accidents, and incidents.
Instruct and counsel inmates to encourage compliance with facility rules and regulations.
Prepare reports related to position responsibilities, including progress, work, disciplinary, accident, and incident reports.
Drive a vehicle to transport detainees on scheduled or emergency trips.
Supervise drills and other activities to maintain readiness in accordance with current emergency procedures.
Provide relevant information and training to Detention Officers and other Housing Sergeants during shift briefings.
Ensure logbooks are current during the shift.
Ensure assigned posts remain covered by the Detention Officers assigned to them.
Submit written recommendations for facility policy and procedure changes to improve or correct security, safety, custody, and control.
Prepare written annual performance reports for supervised staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.