Correctional Sergeant

City-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia seeks a correctional sergeant at the first supervisory level to maintain discipline and custody of inmates within a municipal correctional institution on an assigned shift.

You will supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate correctional officers under the supervision of a higher level correctional officer, with exposure to unpredictable conditions typical of a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
• EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience guarding inmates in a correctional institution.

Responsibilities

• This is correctional work at the first supervisory level in the maintenance of discipline and custody of inmates in a municipal correctional institution on an assigned shift.
• Supervising and coordinating the activities of subordinate correctional officers.
• Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level correctional officer.

Job description

This is correctional work at the first supervisory level in the maintenance of discipline and custody of inmates in a municipal correctional institution on an assigned shift. Work involves supervising and coordinating the activities of subordinate correctional officers. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level correctional officer. Work involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions, which may arise in a correctional institution.

The job(s) listed is (are) open equally to qualified men and women.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:

David F. Ross

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [e-mail].

ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL & PERIODIC

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons will be established as a result of this examination.

The examination for this class is announced on a periodic basis. The eligible list established as a result will be merged as candidates are tested.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

Candidates who passed a periodic or continuous examination may not apply for the same examination as long as the candidate’s name remains on the eligible list. Candidates who fail or those who pass and whose names are subsequently removed from the eligible list for a continuous or periodic examination may apply for the examination again 180 days following the last date on which the candidate took the examination. If a candidate takes an examination sooner, the candidate will be considered examined in error. The candidate’s test papers will not be scored.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this announcement.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.

The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

PROJECTED EXAM DATE

This examination is scheduled for the week of November 21, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.

If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact the David F. Ross at [e-mail] and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List is planned for the week of November 30, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

CERTIFICATION RULE

Rule of Ten (10)

TEST REVIEW

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

High School/GED

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within six (6) months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

• 1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
• 2. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
• 3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience guarding inmates in a correctional institution.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as Correctional Sergeant.