Sergeant Correctional Officer: Shift Supervisor

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a Correctional Officer in a supervisory capacity within a Correctional Facility, with the rank of Sergeant. Under general supervision, you will ensure care, custody, and control of inmates, uphold safety, security, and policy compliance.

You may serve as shift supervisor, assign duties, conduct roll calls, and lead searches and inmate counts. Travel to other DCR facilities may be required; completion of the Academy and ongoing screenings are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Competitive promotion process governed by agency policy.
• Psychological examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter.
• Medical examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter.
• Physical performance test prior to appointment and annually thereafter.
• Chemical urinalysis drug-screening test prior to initial employment.
• All employees subject to random drug testing per agency policy.
• Background verification via agency investigation prior to employment.
• Background must be clear of felony convictions.
• Background clear of any activity prohibited by the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
• Recurring background checks as required by law, rule, standard, or policy.
• Schedules subject to change; overtime mandatory and assignment to any WV location.
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and ensure safety and security within the facility.
• Conduct roll calls and relay information between shifts.
• Initiate searches of the facility, inmates, and visitors; initiate inmate counts and location checks.
• Assign duties to subordinates and supervise their work.
• Interact with visitors, staff, inmates to maintain orderly and secure operations.
• Complete the Academy training program; travel may be required to other DCR facilities.

Skills

Psychological examination

Medical examination

Physical performance test

Drug screening

Background checks

Overtime eligibility

Job description

State of West Virginia seeks a Correctional Officer in a supervisory capacity within a Correctional Facility, with the rank of Sergeant. Under general supervision, you will ensure care, custody, and control of inmates, uphold safety, security, and policy compliance.

You may serve as shift supervisor, assign duties, conduct roll calls, and lead searches and inmate counts. Travel to other DCR facilities may be required; completion of the Academy and ongoing screenings are mandatory.