Corrections Sergeant - County of Jackson, WI : Job Details
Corrections Sergeant
County of Jackson, WIJob Location : Black River Falls,WI, USA
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2024-12-09T08:28:18Z
Job Description :
Salary : $59,862.40 - $68,411.20 AnnuallyLocation : Black River Falls, WIJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 00378Department: Jail - Sheriff's OfficeOpening Date: 11/19/2024Closing Date: 12/6/2024 11:59 PM CentralThis position performs supervisory work to direct and monitor the daily operational activities in the Corrections Division; provides supervision to assigned staff; ensures that responsibilities for compliance with all legal requirements are met; communicates necessary information to appropriate staff and assists the Jail Administrator in division responsibilities. Jail responsibilities include ensuring the security and safety of prisoners, visitors, and the facility including: directing maintenance of secure, safe and sanitary conditions; treating prisoners and visitors with firmness and fairness; protecting and ensuring the personal rights and safety of prisoners; and proper documentation and records of activities. Other duties must be performed as assigned by the Jail Administrator, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and/or the Sheriff.THIS VACANCY WILL FILL THE 6 PM TO 6 AM SHIFT.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Performs all duties as outlined in the Corrections job description
- Performs supervision for the day-to-day operations of the jail in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws throughout the department
- Directs and supervises subordinate corrections enforcement personnel
- Provides leadership to subordinate employees by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
- Fosters positive attitudes among all department employees
- Coordinates and records training
- Inspects, approves, and reassigns the work of subordinate employees
- Confers regularly with Jail Administrator and/or other supervisors to communicate concerns and receive orders
- Exercises delegated authority and responsibilities of position in the absence of the Jail Administrator
- Determines status of activities continuing from previous shifts; reviews activity log
- Uses independent judgment and established protocol to determine priorities of work activities
- Ensures adherence to procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and prisoner activities
- Prepares and reviews records, reports, forms and other activity documentation for accuracy, correcting, and/or discussing problem areas with staff or inmates
- Maintains current knowledge of professionally-related matters regarding the jail operations
- Assists staff in performance of all duties; provides consultation to staff on routine matters, such as interpretation of rules, and provides guidance in handling difficult and sensitive situations
- Transmits orders and makes work assignments in assigned shifts
- Assists, monitors and coordinates the training of all corrections staff
- Monitors overall work load and assigns duties to staff on an ongoing basis to provide adequate coverage for division responsibilities
- Provides supervision to assigned subordinate staff to ensure execution of orders, adherence to work procedures and compliance with legal requirements in the absence of the Jail Administrator
- Develops work schedules; authorizes leave, vacation, and overtime; conducts performance evaluations, participates in disciplinary matters and recruitment procedures
- Maintains and supervises staff regarding inmate accounts, fees, and bonds
- Ensures that housing protocols are met and are in compliance with classification systems
- Coordinates and schedules transports of inmates
- Reviews booking files and calculates release dates
- Completes reports and required documentation per department policy in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintains up-to-date job knowledge, certifications, licenses and registrations.Keeps up to date on laws, rules, and regulations.Recommends policy/procedure changes to supervisor
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned (refer to internal assignment addendum for details)
- Directly supervises and evaluates subordinate jail personnel
- Responsible for the overall supervision, direction and coordination of the Sheriff's Office personnel in the absence of the Jail Administrator in accordance of the chain of command
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits in police science or related field preferred
- Three (3) years' experience as a certified corrections officer or law enforcement officer
- Management/supervisory experience preferred
- Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Driver's license and have access to transportation suitable to complete necessary work out of the office
- Valid Wisconsin Corrections Officer Certification (or obtain within mandatory time limits)
- Knowledge of rules, regulations, statutes, and policy regarding custody and discipline of prisoners and operation of jail facilities
- Knowledge of public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data and property
- Knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and the democratic political process
- Knowledge of state statutes, county ordinances and other regulations which apply to county lands and facilities SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in enforcement situations required
- Utilize effective communication skills; be polite, courteous and professional in manner
- Problem Identification skills - identifying the nature of problems
- Social Perceptiveness skills - being aware of other' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
- Critical Thinking skills - using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
- Speech skills - talking to others to effectively convey information
- Active Listening skills - listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
- Judgment and Decision-Making skills - weighing the relative risks and benefits of a potential action
- Documenting/Recording Information - entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written, oral or electronic data format
- Resolving Conflict, Negotiating with Others - handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, resolving grievances or otherwise negotiating with others
- Communicating with Other Workers - observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources via contact with supervisors, fellow workers and subordinates, the public, government and other external sources
- Operating Vehicles or Equipment - running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment
- Performing General Physical Activities - performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable us of the arms and legs such as in physical handling of persons or objects
- Establishing and Maintaining Relationships - developing constructive and cooperative working relations among the county and other agencies
- Ability to observe and accurately interpret individuals mental and physical conditions and behavior; ability to detect and recognize potential hazards and dangers to the security and safety of inmates of the facility and to take effective action to remedy them
- Ability and skill to manage and direct prisoners in a firm and fair manner and to obtain maximum cooperation with minimum use of coercion and creation of hostility and rebellion; ability to deal firmly and tactfully with the general public
- Ability to remains calm under adverse circumstances
- Ability to prioritize functions under stressful conditions
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from inmates or visitors
- Ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task
- Ability to read and interpret documents, and laws in the English language
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Inductive and deductive reasoning - ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together and deciding if an answer makes sense
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