Sergeant

Management and Training Corporation•Quincy, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sergeant reports to the designated lieutenant and directly supervises assigned correctional officers. The role is responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association standards, Management & Training Corporation policies, and Florida Department of Corrections and Department of Management Services directives. The Sergeant supervises staff and inmates, maintains facility safety and security, oversees records and accountability systems, and responds to emergencies. The position is based at Gadsden Correctional Facility in Quincy, Florida. Overtime is expected when directed, and regular, predictable attendance is required. Other duties may be assigned within the employee’s capabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in an adult correctional environment or related field.
Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Ability to perform duties involving climbing stairs and extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; squatting and bending; transporting inmates on foot or in vehicles; restraining inmates; and carrying an injured or unconscious inmate.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel, and evaluate assigned employees.
Provide for the care, custody, and rule compliance of inmates in an assigned work area.
Supervise inmates and provide custody and security, including observing inmates and those assigned to work duty.
Supervise and direct searches for contraband, including pat and strip searches.
Transfer and transport inmates, restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
Review and apply information in inmate records related to health, safety, and facility security, and share appropriate information with personnel.
Supervise preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
Perform duties in assigned areas such as housing, education, intake, or segregation.
Respond to emergencies, including searching for inmates, calling for help, administering first aid, carrying injured or unconscious inmates, and using force, chemical agents, or firearms in accordance with policies and regulations.
Comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Work overtime when directed and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Promote positive social skills through role modeling and intervention, and provide staff feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Ensure control and accountability of tools, culinary or medical instruments, and other hazardous devices stored or used in the facility.
Develop and review tracking logs and reports to account for keys issued or returned to inventory when requested by the warden or deputy wardens.
Maintain records, review logs, and conduct audits to account for facility weapons and ammunition.
Maintain weapons in good condition and request repairs or replacements for weapons, chemical agents, and other assigned armory equipment.
Regularly inspect armory equipment and maintain appropriate records.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities.