Sergeant (Canine): River North Correctional Center #00105
About The Position
This position provides daily supervision of the patrol canine teams to support the unit’s security operations. The Sergeant is responsible for the security of adult inmates at the institution and while in transport. This includes supervising the daily activities of inmates, observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement. The role also involves preparing reports, maintaining logs, and performing escape prevention duties. The Sergeant will report on inmate conduct and testify in court or at hearings when necessary. Additionally, the position requires maintaining and ensuring the proper readiness of assigned security equipment, earning and maintaining patrol handler canine certifications, and keeping the assigned canine in a state of readiness through training, exercising, and feeding. Conducting patrols of the secure perimeter is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Department of Corrections policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to train and handle canines.
- Working knowledge of the standard methods of evidence gathering seizure and control.
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend workplace policies/procedures and to prepare workplace reports and documentation using a computer.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Operator’s License.
- Certification as a patrol canine handler/K-9 Corrections Officer.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to produce written reports using a computer.
- Experience supervising & training staff.
- Prefer fluency in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provides daily supervision of the patrol canine teams to support the unit’s security operations.
- Provides security over adult inmates at the institution and while in transport.
- Supervises the daily activities of inmates while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement.
- Prepares reports and maintains logs.
- Provides escape prevention duties including supervising inmate movement and activities.
- Reports on inmate conduct and when necessary, testifies in court or at hearings.
- Continually maintains and ensures proper readiness of assigned security equipment.
- Earns and maintains patrol handler canine certifications.
- Keeps assigned canine in a state of readiness which includes training, exercising, and feeding.
- Conducts patrols of secure perimeter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
