What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sergeant (Custody - Jail Systems) position at Berks County?
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
Supervises correctional staff assigned to security positions. Maintains physical security in the Jail environment by providing correctional officers and inmates with direction, supervises visitors, and ensures effective daily operations. This is a first-line working supervisor who oversees approximately 40 correctional officers per shift. This is also the first level of supervision outside of the bargaining unit.
POSITON RESPONSIBILITIES :
Essential Functions
- Directs, supervises, and submits written evaluations of correctional officers in the performance of their assigned tasks, and directly supervises correctional officers in the supervision of inmates
- Modifies work schedules and ensures minimum staffing levels (sick leave, emergency leave, etc.)
- Reviews, processes and writes inmate misconduct reports, security reports, and general informational reports submitted by correctional officers
- Supervises and conducts accurate inmate counts at prescribed times to ensure that all inmates are accounted for
- Conducts roll calls to account for staff, pass on important information, and assign duties to correctional officers
- Directs / supervises the searching of inmates' cells and common areas for contraband
- Investigates allegations of misconduct by inmates and correctional officers and prepares investigative reports for submission to supervisors.
- Supervises, videotapes, and photographs emergency situations such as cell extractions, prostraint chair placements, etc.
- Trains probationary correctional officers and probationary sergeants .
- Must be able to perform all the essential job functions of a correctional officer
- Performs all other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant / employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
All non-Collective Bargaining Agreement employees are "AT WILL" employees, which means that the employer or employee can end the employment relationship with or without cause. Nothing in an employee handbook, the Standard Operating Procedures, or any other policy or guideline pertaining to employment or conditions of employment is intended to change or alter the "AT WILL" status of employment.
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It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.
