Corrections Sergeant

About the role

The Corrections Sergeant at the Williams County Correctional Center is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of both inmates and staff. This position acts as the shift commander on the assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Corrections Deputies as they perform their job duties; verifies duties are completed correctly
• Participates in the day-to-day activities of Corrections Deputies or provides assistance when needed
• Maintains the safety and security of the staff, inmates, and corrections facility; monitors behavior of inmates and promotes acceptable attitude and conduct
• Maintains custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations
• Supervises inmate activities and maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes
• Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts, and other documents; distributes appropriate records and prepares reports as required
• Testifies as a credible witness in various court proceedings
• Affords assistance to the Sheriff’s Office staff, county departments, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as needed
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, and high ethical standard of the Sheriff’s Office by ensuring that all applicable rules and regulations are followed
• Maintains the confidentiality of non-public records and makes all information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code available

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience as a corrections officer
• ND Corrections Officer Basic Certification, or the ability to become certified within one year of start date
• Technical certifications in CPR, First Aid, and specialized tactics and equipment
• Pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License
• Able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift

Benefits and Compensation

• Start pay for this position is $47.75/hour to $49.00 depending on experience and training
• Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, and 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System