Corrections Sergeant: Lead Security & Team Oversight

State of Arkansas; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Sergeant at the Northwest Arkansas Work Release Center in Springdale. You will supervise Corrections Corporals and Officers, ensure inmate and staff safety, and enforce facility policies.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years in correctional security or law enforcement, including one year in a leadership capacity; promotion to the next level is discretionary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of correctional security or law enforcement experience.
• One year in a leadership capacity.
• Promotion to the next classification level is discretionary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of correctional officers by assigning and reviewing work, providing training, and evaluating performance.
• Ensure safety and security of the facility by conducting regular inspections, including shakedowns and searches.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to policies and procedures by staff and inmates.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents within the facility, including disturbances and security breaches.
• Investigate and report incidents, misconduct, and security breaches; prepare detailed reports.
• Assist coordination of inmate transportation to medical appointments and court appearances.

Skills

Operational strategies

Situational evaluation

Conflict resolution

Department policies

Public safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Sergeant at the Northwest Arkansas Work Release Center in Springdale. You will supervise Corrections Corporals and Officers, ensure inmate and staff safety, and enforce facility policies.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years in correctional security or law enforcement, including one year in a leadership capacity; promotion to the next level is discretionary.