Correctional Sergeant III
Core
First-line supervision of Correctional Officers in close-custody institutions, ensuring inmate custody, security, and welfare while managing staff schedules and operational procedures.
Role type
Senior IC correctional sergeant (first-line supervisor)
Builds
Secure inmate housing units and operational workflows for state prisons
Domain
Corrections / Criminal Justice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Staff supervision, shift scheduling, security inspections, emergency response, contraband search, incident investigation, report preparation, performance evaluation
Preferred skills
Facility operations knowledge, prison policy and procedures knowledge
Responsibilities
Assign lower-level custody staff to areas or posts, oversee officer activities and performance, arrange work schedules, implement operational procedures, maintain facility security through inspections, give direction during drills and emergencies, conduct and supervise searches, investigate security issues and incidents, prepare reports, complete performance evaluations, conduct staff briefings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC