Correctional Sergeant
About the Role
As a Correctional Sergeant, you will be responsible for the management, supervision, and safety of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers and the general public. In addition, you must remain alert to all potential breaches of security and threats. In this position you must apply the IDOC and facility rules, policies and procedures in a firm, fair and consistent manner to both incarcerated individuals and subordinate staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage safe offender movement and the efficient operation of the meal delivery and chow halls.
- Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds.
- Ensure offenders are properly escorted to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicine, work assignments, and recreation.
- Review and provide feedback on such matters as offender’s movements, activities, and rule violations.
- Assist supervisor in appropriate administration of security related operations.
- Manage offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
- Assist in identifying offender treatment needs and support programs for treatment and rehabilitation which may include encouraging offenders to accept professional assistance and treatment from staff as needed.
- Follow all policies and procedures related to facility’s emergency preparedness and response.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
- Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
Requirements
- Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must test negative on all drug screenings.
- Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices utilized in a correctional environment.
- Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime.
- Ability to supervise and obtain results from offenders and subordinate staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including giving clear directions to offenders, completion of offender/conduct reports etc.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Qualifications
A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 6 months of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Pay
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.