Security Sergeant

General Summary of Position

The Security Sergeant assists the Jail Lieutenant in organizing, implementing, and the daily operations and programs in the Door County Jail. The Security Sergeant shall assign and direct subordinates, ensuring all policies, rules, regulations, orders, procedures and directives are enforced and implemented. Sergeants serve as the first line supervisor under the direct supervision of the Jail Lieutenant, Professional Standards Captain, Chief Deputy, or Sheriff. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected. Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
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Tentative Interviews: March 1, 2022*
Tentative Test Date: March 15, 2022

Essential & General Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

• Perform all regular jail related floor duties on assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action in dealing with routine duties, emergency situations, and overall jail operations such as, but not limited to security inspections, suicide watch, coordinate medical/mental health needs, booking inmates, and prioritizing inmate needs.
• Provides supervision and interpretation of procedures to subordinate jail staff. Assist in the development, implementation and monitor policies and procedures for jail operations and insure that these are readily available to employees in the jail.
• Manage and counsel jail staff as required. Assist in developing job descriptions, employee objectives, and perform supervisory employee performance evaluations.
• Meet with the Jail Lieutenant to discuss policies, procedures, and programs affecting jail operations. Participate as needed to assist with department-wide planning and program development. Attend meetings as required to represent the jail, as requested by the Jail Lieutenant.
• Assist in researching, planning, organizing and conducting division training as required. Attend training programs as required to keep current on issues affecting jail operations.
• Assist in developing, monitoring and evaluating the Correctional Training Officer Program for all probationary security deputies.
• Assist in the management of required programs related to the housing, booking and releasing of inmates. This management ensures that: inmates are informed of jail rules; proper inmate release dates are accomplished; inmates are properly qualified, prior to release on the Huber law program; the correctional facility maintains fire and safety codes as required; and jail responsibilities related to the transportation of inmates are accomplished.
• Communicate with a variety of agencies and administrators regarding the jail division operations. These communications include: District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, State Department of Corrections, United States Bureau of Prisons, members of the clergy, and medical professionals.
• Assist in monitoring all aspects of contracted services in the division. These contracts include: inmate housing (state and county); inmate food service; inmate laundry inmate; commissary service; inmate health service; and alcohol and drug abuse screening service.
• Process time off requests, and assist in scheduling to ensure minimum staffing is accomplished on each shift.
• Assist in working with pre-trial monitoring and court diversion requirements along with treatment court policies.
• Coordinate maintenance repairs as needed.

Training, Experience, Knowlege, Skills & Abilites

Training and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or related field, preferred
• Wisconsin law enforcement certified, preferred Successful completion of Correction Training Officer (CTO) training and evaluation program within the first twelve (12) months of hire.
• Current Jail Officer Certification with the State of Wisconsin.
• Three (3) years full-time jail officer experience or six (6) years part-time experience, or the equivalent combination of full-time and part-time experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable of computer hardware, software and accessories as well as Wisconsin State Statutes and rules and regulations regarding housing of prisoners.
• Must be knowledgeable about safety issues and proper safety procedures and be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be able to keep accurate records and make detailed reports.
• Ability to operate all office equipment; computer keyboard, terminal and printer; calculator; copy machine; fax machine; SCBA equipment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to use tact and courtesy in maintaining an effective working relationship with department employees, county supervisors, county officials, and general public.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate, both verbally and in writing.

Physical & Working Conditions

Nearly 100% of time work is performed in a normal office setting with little or no discomfort from temperature, dust or noise. Interacting with other employees, general public, whether walking in or on the telephone may be encountered. Over 50 % of work is performed seated at a desk, working on a computer keyboard and/or telephone with about 25% of work performed standing and walking. Over 75% of the work is performed by talking, hearing, and using both far and near vision. Occasional lifting is required up to 10 lbs. (i.e. paper and equipment).Approximately 25% of time worked requires talking to other employees and the general public. Approximately 20% of time worked requires the following: Standing, walking, climbing stairs, using far vision, performing low lifting and carrying (10 lbs. or less), and low fingering, turning equipment on and off, light switches, etc.; low to medium handling. The following are required in unusual situations: Stooping; kneeling; crouching; lifting 50-80 lbs.; carrying up to 40 lbs.; pushing up to 10 lbs.; low fingering in handling money. Hazards include being in the near proximity to the jail, which creates a limited potential of engaging hostile and aggressive inmates. In addition, in unusual situations, may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. Interruptions to daily work schedule are caused by telephone calls and inquiries of department personnel. In an effort to provide for continuity of County government and to cope with the problems of the emergency, you may be required to work during a proclaimed state of emergency, consistent with Sec. 323.14, Wis. Stats. and County emergency management plans and programs. The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Job Type: Full-time