Correctional Staff Sergeant Open to Current Dept. of Correction Correctional Employees Only
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: Summary Statement (first line supervisor...). Essential Functions (list of duties). Job Requirements (list of requirements). Additional Posting Information (shift differential, training, etc). Conditions of Hire (legal auth, E-Verify, bargaining). Benefits (link). Selection Process (online test etc). Accommodations (ADA). Also maybe Pay? There's shift differential pay mentioned: "Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay." That's pay info, so we can include a Pay section. Schedule? Not explicit schedule besides shift differential mention; no explicit schedule details. So we may not include Schedule.
We need to avoid boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. The posting includes some legal stuff like Conditions of Hire (E-Verify, etc.) but that's not boilerplate? It's specific to hire conditions; we can keep. However "Conditions of Hire" may be considered boilerplate? It's specific: legally authorized to work, E-Verify, bargaining agreement. We'll keep.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The title is not given explicitly but we can ignore.
We need to use for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe summary statement), Responsibilities (essential functions), Requirements (job requirements), Qualifications? Could combine requirements and qualifications. But we have job requirements list; we can put under Requirements. Benefits: we have link to benefits page. Pay: shift differential. Accommodations: we have ADA accommodations. Selection Process: we have online test etc. Could be a section.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
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Summary Statement: "This is the first line supervisor responsible for supervising and participating in the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility."
Essential Functions list:
- 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.
Job Requirements list:
- Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant OR four years of combined experience as a Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
- Three years experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
- Two years experience in preparing, maintaining, and approving complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.
- One year experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
- Knowledge of making recommendations on changes to policies, procedures and techniques that improve security.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information:
- Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.
- Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.
- Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas prior to assignment. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employment Development Center. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.
- Employees in a Correctional Officer (CO) series position will be eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if, at the time of retirement, they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State service, and with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a CO series classified position.
Conditions of Hire:
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
- For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
- This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.
- This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Benefits:
- To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process:
- Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
- Examination: An online test is required. Applicants will need to retest if the test was taken prior to 3/24/10, or if a failing score was received within the last 120 days. Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Department of Human Resources web-site at State of Delaware - Delaware Employment Link.
- Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam.
- All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant. Please check your email for your scheduling testing notice.
- Effective, November 21, 2024, the selection process for internal promotions or transfers is managed using Policy 9.27 of the State of Delaware Department of Correction. This policy is to ensure consistency in the selection process for all internal promotions or transfers for job classes up to and including pay grade 16. More information can be found on the DOC extranet under Policies.
Accommodations:
- Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
- Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com .
- If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov .
- The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We need to remove boilerplate: The last paragraph about Equal Opportunity employer is boilerplate EEO; should be removed. Also "For more information refer to our job seeker resources." maybe boilerplate but it's specific? Might be considered generic; but we can keep? The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So remove the EEO paragraph. Also "For more information refer to our job seeker resources." maybe not EEO but could be considered generic; but it's not EEO. Might keep.
Also "Conditions of Hire" includes E-Verify etc. That's not EEO; it's specific to hire. Keep.
We also need to remove duplicated lines: none obvious.
We need to not include application instructions like "Please keep your contact information current." That's part of selection process; maybe considered application instruction? The instruction says remove application instructions. The selection process includes instructions like "Please keep your contact information current." and "Please check your email for your scheduling testing notice." Those are application instructions. Should we remove them? The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should strip those directive sentences. However we need to preserve substantive information; the procedural details like "all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email" is substantive? Might be considered instruction. Safer to remove sentences that are directives to applicant (please keep, please check). Keep factual statements like "all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email." That's not a directive? It's a statement. "Please keep your contact information current." is directive; remove. "You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov." That's informative; keep? It's not a directive. "Applicants will need to retest if the test was taken prior to 3/24/10, or if a failing score was received within the last 120 days." That's factual. "Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Department of Human Resources web-site at State of Delaware - Delaware Employment Link." Keep. "Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam." Keep. "All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant." Keep. "Please check your email for your scheduling testing notice." Directive; remove. "Effective, November 21, 2024, the selection process for internal promotions or transfers is managed using Policy 9.27..." Keep.
Accommodations: "Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com ." That's instruction but maybe keep as it's contact info. "If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov ." That's also contact info; keep.
We must not include EEO paragraph.
Now structure sections.
Potential sections:
- About the role (summary statement)
- Responsibilities (essential functions)
- Requirements (job requirements)
- Additional Information (shift differential, training, retirement eligibility) maybe combine into "Additional Details"
- Conditions of Hire (legal auth, E-Verify, bargaining)
- Benefits (link)
- Selection Process (online test etc)
- Accommodations (ADA contact)
Pay: we have shift differential pay; could be under Pay section. But
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe summary statement), Responsibilities (essential functions), Requirements (job requirements), Qualifications? Could combine requirements and qualifications. But we have job requirements list; we can put under Requirements. Benefits: we have link to benefits page. Pay: shift differential. Accommodations: we have ADA accommodations. Selection Process: we have online test etc. Could be a section. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown. Let's extract content. Summary Statement: "This is the first line supervisor responsible for supervising and participating in the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility." Essential Functions list: - 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. Job Requirements list: - Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant OR four years of combined experience as a Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, OR equivalent experience in the CO/series. - Three years experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures. - Two years experience in preparing, maintaining, and approving complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system. - One year experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others. - Knowledge of making recommendations on changes to policies, procedures and techniques that improve security. - Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Additional Posting Information: - Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period. - Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay. - Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas prior to assignment. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employment Development Center. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training. - Employees in a Correctional Officer (CO) series position will be eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if, at the time of retirement, they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State service, and with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a CO series classified position. Conditions of Hire: - Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. - The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. - For more information refer to our job seeker resources. - This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. - This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. Benefits: - To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/ Selection Process: - Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov. - Examination: An online test is required. Applicants will need to retest if the test was taken prior to 3/24/10, or if a failing score was received within the last 120 days. Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Department of Human Resources web-site at State of Delaware - Delaware Employment Link. - Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam. - All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant. Please check your email for your scheduling testing notice. - Effective, November 21, 2024, the selection process for internal promotions or transfers is managed using Policy 9.27 of the State of Delaware Department of Correction. This policy is to ensure consistency in the selection process for all internal promotions or transfers for job classes up to and including pay grade 16. More information can be found on the DOC extranet under Policies. Accommodations: - Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. - Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com . - If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov . - The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We need to remove boilerplate: The last paragraph about Equal Opportunity employer is boilerplate EEO; should be removed. Also "For more information refer to our job seeker resources." maybe boilerplate but it's specific? Might be considered generic; but we can keep? The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So remove the EEO paragraph. Also "For more information refer to our job seeker resources." maybe not EEO but could be considered generic; but it's not EEO. Might keep. Also "Conditions of Hire" includes E-Verify etc. That's not EEO; it's specific to hire. Keep. We also need to remove duplicated lines: none obvious. We need to not include application instructions like "Please keep your contact information current." That's part of selection process; maybe considered application instruction? The instruction says remove application instructions. The selection process includes instructions like "Please keep your contact information current." and "Please check your email for your scheduling testing notice." Those are application instructions. Should we remove them? The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should strip those directive sentences. However we need to preserve substantive information; the procedural details like "all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email" is substantive? Might be considered instruction. Safer to remove sentences that are directives to applicant (please keep, please check). Keep factual statements like "all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email." That's not a directive? It's a statement. "Please keep your contact information current." is directive; remove. "You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov." That's informative; keep? It's not a directive. "Applicants will need to retest if the test was taken prior to 3/24/10, or if a failing score was received within the last 120 days." That's factual. "Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Department of Human Resources web-site at State of Delaware - Delaware Employment Link." Keep. "Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam." Keep. "All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant." Keep. "Please check your email for your scheduling testing notice." Directive; remove. "Effective, November 21, 2024, the selection process for internal promotions or transfers is managed using Policy 9.27..." Keep. Accommodations: "Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com ." That's instruction but maybe keep as it's contact info. "If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov ." That's also contact info; keep. We must not include EEO paragraph. Now structure sections. Potential sections: - About the role (summary statement) - Responsibilities (essential functions) - Requirements (job requirements) - Additional Information (shift differential, training, retirement eligibility) maybe combine into "Additional Details" - Conditions of Hire (legal auth, E-Verify, bargaining) - Benefits (link) - Selection Process (online test etc) - Accommodations (ADA contact) Pay: we have shift differential pay; could be under Pay section. But