Sergeant Corrections

Bucks County, PA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks County Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory Corrections Officer to oversee staff at the Bucks County Correctional Facility, Women’s Correctional Facility and Community Corrections Center. The role emphasizes discipline and security among staff and offenders, plus counseling and coaching functions.

Responsibilities include on-duty supervision, roll call, performance evaluations, and ensuring clean, secure facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must pass pre-promotion written and video Ergonomics exam.
• Minimum two years as a Corrections Officer or related experience in the correctional field.
• Must compete in merit selection process before a selection board.
• Excellent communication skills when interacting with the general public, correctional staff, and offenders.
• Thorough knowledge of firearms, batons, OC spray, Tasers, and other related equipment. Must pass annual firearms qualification.
• Typing 20 WPM with knowledge of Microsoft Office, OMSE, Live Scan and EMS.
• Attendance and punctuality - must have a satisfactory attendance record.
• Thorough knowledge of modern correctional theories, principles and practices as related to Correctional Officer duties and to the control of offenders.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the security of the Bucks County Department of Corrections.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques used in enforcing discipline among persons under restraint.
• Thorough knowledge of housekeeping and sanitation measures required in the facility.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of individual and group behavior of persons under restraint.
• Ability to enforce regulations tactfully, firmly, and impartially to staff and the offender population.
• Ability to instruct, supervise and correct subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all officers are on duty per schedule, in proper uniform.
• Conduct Roll Call.
• Supervise and assign Corrections Officers, cadets, and trainees to daily work assignments.
• Coach, Mentor, Counsel, and Train Corrections Officers. Make corrections as necessary.
• Evaluate and document job performance of cadets and probationary employees.
• Make frequent tours of assigned modules to observe and document the performance of Corrections Officers while conducting routine institutional operations.
• Unit Management
• Provide feedback up the chain of command.
• Ensure appropriate security and sanitary conditions are consistently maintained.
• Complete reports as needed. Ensure all documentation submitted is accurate.
• Perform institutional counts.
• Conduct training when assigned.
• Supervise Corrections Officers responding to institutional emergencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and offenders.
• Adapt to changing technological innovations.
• May be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well-established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time by training on the job.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Discipline enforcement

Typing speed 20 WPM

Security procedures

Public interaction

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

OMSE

Live Scan

EMS

Job description

Career Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY: Supervises Corrections Officers and/or offenders in the Bucks County Correctional Facility, Women’s Correctional Facility and/ or the Community Corrections Center. A significant aspect of the work involves the maintenance of discipline and security among the offenders and the Corrections Officers. Position is responsible for administering constructive criticism, verbal and written counseling, and referrals for disciplinary action. Work assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in conformance with standard correctional practices and general work instructions. Participates with others in taking actions that positively affect the operation of Bucks County Correctional Facility. Work involved regular exposure to unpredictable conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all officers are on duty per schedule, in proper uniform.
• Conduct Roll Call.
• Supervise and assign Corrections Officers, cadets, and trainees to daily work assignments.
• Coach, Mentor, Counsel, and Train Corrections Officers. Make corrections as necessary.
• Evaluate and document job performance of cadets and probationary employees.
• Make frequent tours of assigned modules to observe and document the performance of Corrections Officers while conducting routine institutional operations.
• Unit Management
• Provide feedback up the chain of command.
• Ensure appropriate security and sanitary conditions are consistently maintained.
• Complete reports as needed. Ensure all documentation submitted is accurate.
• Perform institutional counts.
• Conduct training when assigned.
• Supervise Corrections Officers responding to institutional emergencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and offenders.
• Adapt to changing technological innovations.
• May be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well-established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time by training on the job. More detailed instructions as to the nature of their duties will be given to employees at the beginning of work.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must pass pre-promotion written and video Ergonomics exam.
• Must have a minimum of two years as a Corrections Officer or related experience in the correctional field at the time of appointment.
• Must compete in merit selection process before a selection board.
• Must have excellent communication skills when interacting with the general public, correctional staff, and offenders.
• Thorough knowledge of care and use of firearms, batons, OC spray, Tasers, and other related equipment. Must pass annual firearms qualification.
• Keyboard skill of 20 WPM with knowledge of computer programs which include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, OMSE, Live Scan and EMS.
• Attendance and Punctuality- must have a satisfactory attendance record.
• Thorough knowledge of modern correctional theories, principles and practices as related to Correctional Officer duties and to the control of offenders.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the security of the Bucks County Department of Corrections.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques used in enforcing discipline among persons under restraint.
• Thorough knowledge of the housekeeping and sanitation measures required in the facility.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of individual and group behavior of persons under restraint.
• Ability to enforce regulations tactfully, firmly, and impartially to staff and the offender population.
• Ability to instruct, supervise and correct subordinates.

Position:

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)

• X
• Stooping
• X
• Pushing
• X
• Climbing
• X
• Crouching
• X
• Pulling
• X
• X
• Kneeling
• X
• X
• Standing
• X
• X
• Talking
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• Turning
• X
• Reaching
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• Hearing
• X
• X
• X
• Depth Perception
• X
• Mobility
• X
• Lifting: (Check one)
• Carrying: (Check one)
• Sedentary
• (Up to 10 lbs)
• Sedentary
• (Up to 10 lbs)
• Light
• (Up to 20 lbs)
• Light
• (Up to 20 lbs)
• Medium
• (Up to 50 lbs)
• Medium
• (Up to 50 lbs)
• (Up to 100 lbs)
• (Up to 100 lbs)
• X
• Very Heavy
• (Over 100 lbs)
• X
• Very Heavy
• (Over 100 lbs)

Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)

• Form perception
• X
• Problem solving
• X
• Motor coordination
• X
• Working speed (ex.wpm)
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• X
• X
• Computer/VDT ability
• X
• General learning ability
• X
• Clerical perception
• X

Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)

• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Temperature changes
• X
• Wet conditions
• X
• Humid conditions
• Exposure to fumes
• X
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• X
• Noise and vibration
• X
• Exposure to chemicals
• X
• Inclement weather conditions;
• Inside/outside weather conditions
• X

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.