What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sergeant Hourly position at Career Opportunities?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate employees
Responsible for the care, custody and adherence to the rules and regulations of detainees assigned to specific housing and working areas
Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security
Supervise and provide custody and security of detainees including observation of detainees during activities and assigned to work duty.
Read, review and properly add information found in detainees records which is related to the detainees health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skill, procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the Sergeant shall also perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by the Warden
Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.
Long periods of continuous standing and walking for 4 hours or more per shift
Frequent periods of sitting for 30 minutes or more
Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights
Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches
Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending and/or twisting
Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders
Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues
Frequent transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation
Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders for 4 hours or more per shift
Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50-100 lbs
Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray
Exposure for up to 12 hours or more per shift of outdoor elements and temperatures with scheduled breaks
Ability to hear and understand verbal communication
Pay $20.46
Salary : $20