Senior Correctional Shift Supervisor

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware, Department of Correction, invites applications for a first-line supervisor responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. The role includes supervising inmate movement, conducting searches, operating locking systems, and enforcing rules to maintain safety.

The position requires experience in rules compliance, records, supervision, and policy updates; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years experience as a Correctional Sergeant OR four years combined experience as a Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, OR equivalent in the CO/series.
• Three years experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Two years experience in preparing, maintaining, and approving complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.
• One year experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

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

State of Delaware, Department of Correction, invites applications for a first-line supervisor responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. The role includes supervising inmate movement, conducting searches, operating locking systems, and enforcing rules to maintain safety.

The position requires experience in rules compliance, records, supervision, and policy updates; a valid driver’s license is required.