Corrections Sergeant

GENERAL PURPOSE

Supervise deputies assigned to their crews ensuring that proper operation of the Detention Center occurs, and policy and procedures are followed. Also to maintain the security of the Tooele County Detention Center, maintain order and ensure prisoner welfare as outlined in the Tooele County Detention Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Must be a Utah Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) Basic Corrections Officer certified Correction Deputy as defined in Utah State Statute. Must complete forty (40) hours of POST approved training per year or Law Enforcement Officer able to obtain Basic Corrections Officer certification within one year.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Corrections Lieutenant and/or an administrative superior.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises corrections deputies assigned to their crew. Supervises the care of inmates as outlined in the Tooele County Detention Center Policy and Procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs a variety of technical, professional and first-line supervisory law enforcement duties related to the planning and coordinating assigned division of assigned jurisdiction.

Exercises supervision over lower ranking deputies assigned; coordinates activities and assists in performance of their duties; observes and evaluates work performance by subordinate deputies; ensures compliance with established policies and procedures; provides policy interpretations and judgments to subordinate deputies; delivers and implements managerial directives and communicates subordinate concerns to management; follows up on complaints involving shift deputies; reports any insubordination or misconduct to management.

Acts as shift supervisor.

Ensures Detention Center Policy and Procedures are followed in operating the facility and treatment of the inmates.

Maintain security in inmate housing, booking and lobby areas; inspect cells, housing and booking areas for security and prisoner welfare; check detention center parameter; operate electronic doors, operate intercom system, inspect detention facilities, search and control contraband.

Assist in the care and handling of detention inmates as assigned; distribute and supervise distribution of meals; log inmate moves into the computer.

Receive, photograph and fingerprint prisoners. Book inmates into the facility using the computer.

Prepare a variety of reports, logs and records and maintain same. Provide security for visitors.

Escort prisoners within the confines of the facility; prepare inmates for transportation; transport inmates to court, medical appointments and other destinations as assigned by administrative personnel.

Council inmates in non-emergency problems.

Intervene in inmate conflicts.

Release prisoners for court to proper authority.

Supervises cleaning of facility. Maintains order within the facility. Ensures that prisoners maintain hygienic conditions. Secure proper care for sick prisoners.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and experience:

Certified as a Corrections Deputy or Law Enforcement Officer as defined by Utah State Law; Must have one (1) year of experience as a Certified Corrections Deputy or Law Enforcement Officer, (one (1) years must have been with (TCSO) OR have held the rank of Sergeant or above in a certified Corrections Deputy or Law Enforcement Officer position with another agency; Must be successful Corrections Deputy I level candidate; successfully pass the department promotional tests as outlined in County/department policy; retain training certifications of Corrections Deputy I; must retain training certifications as outlined in Corrections I; Must complete and maintain Daily Training Bulletins, Successfully complete and pass the department firearms qualification(s). Must successfully complete and pass the physical fitness test at the department standards. Certification in CPR and AED; knowledge of personal computer software; ability to type. 16 hours of continuous JCCA training per evaluation year. Required to work rotating shift schedule and be willing to work on-call hours. Must be a Utah Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) Basic Corrections Officer certified Correction Deputy as defined in Utah State Statute. Must complete forty (40) hours of POST approved training per year or Law Enforcement Officer able to obtain Basic Corrections Officer certification within one year.

1. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other qualifications:

Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations, use of judgment of people and situations. Learn to use and care for firearms. Must be qualified and must maintain qualifications for firearms. Failure to maintain qualifications for firearms may result in demotion. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must meet and maintain physical fitness requirements as determined by the sheriff. Failure to maintain physical fitness requirements as determined by the sheriff may result in demotion. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Follow written and verbal instructions. Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Detention Center. Knowledge of first aid. Knowledge of Utah State Laws. Must maintain this certification throughout his/her employment. Maintain training certifications as outlined in the Tooele County Sergeant's Career Ladder.

1. Special Requirements:

This position involves working rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays; frequent lifting of 25-50 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds or more. This is often combined with bending, twisting, working on irregular surfaces or at heights above the ground, running, apprehending violent offenders and operating a firearm. Exposure to sudden physical and emotional demands and the need to physically defend oneself and/or restrain unruly individuals may require the use of weapons. Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations, use of judgment for people and situations

Salary : $39 - $43