Senior Correctional Officer — Security & Inmate Oversight

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware Department of Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant to perform advanced level duties and/or lead officers in the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. Responsibilities include maintaining inmate control, headcounts, searches, locking systems, enforcing rules, monitoring activity, transporting inmates, and logging daily incidents.

Training may involve K-9 care, riot control, and incident response as part of a dedicated security

Qualifications

• Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Corporal OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• Two years experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• One year experience in preparing, maintaining, and approving complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities. May participate in the pursuit of escapees.

Job description

The State of Delaware Department of Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant to perform advanced level duties and/or lead officers in the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. Responsibilities include maintaining inmate control, headcounts, searches, locking systems, enforcing rules, monitoring activity, transporting inmates, and logging daily incidents.

Training may involve K-9 care, riot control, and incident response as part of a dedicated security