Sergeant

Pay: $23 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time, rotational shift schedule: 12hrs (6a-630p or 6p-630am)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave, Military Leave and Civic Duty

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise designated employees.
• Responsible for the custody and discipline of Inmates in the facility in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
• Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees.
• Provide for the care, custody and adherence to rules and regulations of Inmates assigned to specific work area.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of Inmates including observation of Inmates and Inmates assigned to work duty which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport Inmates by walking or riding in vehicles.
• Restrain and secure assaultive Inmates as needed.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in Inmate records which is related to the Inmates’ health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
• Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: housing unit, special housing area, education, community service and intake.
• Respond to emergencies to search for Inmates, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry an injured or unconscious Inmate, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to control Inmates.
• Comply with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Work overtime when directed to do so.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, Inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements to include physical agility testing.
• Must pass an annual background check, which must be approved by TDCJ.