Corrections Sergeant: Facility Security & Shift Oversight

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention incentive

Annual pay differential

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a Correctional Officer (Sergeant) to supervise inmate security, oversee shift operations, and enforce facility rules. The role emphasizes maintaining safe, secure, and compliant operations within the correctional environment.

Requirements include high school graduation and four years of relevant experience or equivalent education substitutions. Travel to other facilities may be required, with ongoing training and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and staff; assign duties and oversee subordinates.
• Conduct roll calls, relay information between shifts, and supervise area searches.
• Ensure safety and security of the facility and compliance with policy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of West Virginia seeks a Correctional Officer (Sergeant) to supervise inmate security, oversee shift operations, and enforce facility rules. The role emphasizes maintaining safe, secure, and compliant operations within the correctional environment.

Requirements include high school graduation and four years of relevant experience or equivalent education substitutions. Travel to other facilities may be required, with ongoing training and evaluations.