Correctional Sergeant Open to Current Dept. of Correction Correctional Employees Only

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.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Corporal OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• Two years experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• One year experience in preparing, maintaining, and approving complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, employer training, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Must be a current permanent employee of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who has completed the initial probationary period.
• Must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas prior to assignment (course administered by the Department of Correction at the Employment Development Center, includes physical, classroom and hands‑on training in inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training).

Benefits

• Employees in a Correctional Officer (CO) series position are eligible to retire under HB363 if they have completed twenty‑five (25) years of pension creditable State service, with at least twenty (20) of those years as a CO series classified position.

Pay

Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day receive a 5% shift differential pay.