Sergeant (#018878) Ridgeland Correctional Institution, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2
About The Position
Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift. Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and counseling sessions. Assist with conducting shift briefings with all officers. Remains familiar with all activities occurring during shift, to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations. Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units. Conducts counts (formal and non-formal). Investigates inmates' complaints and takes appropriate action. Instructs and counsels inmates as required. Monitors inmate movement within the institution. Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates. Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
- Eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
- A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 1/2 of required experience.
- Must be certified by the SCDC Training Academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift.
- Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and counseling sessions.
- Assist with conducting shift briefings with all officers.
- Remains familiar with all activities occurring during shift, to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations.
- Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units.
- Conducts counts (formal and non-formal).
- Investigates inmates' complaints and takes appropriate action.
- Instructs and counsels inmates as required.
- Monitors inmate movement within the institution.
- Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
