Corrections Sergeant - C5 - Warden

About this role

<p>This position is responsible for supervising correctional officers and inmates.</p><ul><li>Provides for the security and safety of inmates and employees during assigned shifts.</li><li>Determines the staffing levels required for critical post assignments.</li><li>Trains correctional facility personnel in the performance of duties; supervises assigned correctional facility personnel; ensures that assigned officers adhere to state and institute rules and regulations.</li><li>Enforces department rules, LOP, and regulations; recommends changes to improve the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Performs first aid and CPR as required; maintains annual certification.</li><li>Employs self-defense techniques when handling aggressive inmates.</li><li>Maintains firearms certification.</li><li>Maintains the security of the facility by ensuring that all inmates are present, controlling entrances and exits, and searching inmates and cells for contraband.</li><li>Directs the transportation of inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other correctional facilities as required.</li><li>Assigns state and county inmates to work details such as kitchen and maintenance du

Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.&nbsp;Must have a minimum of two years experience as a sworn correctional officer at Muscogee County Prison or a similar corrections or law enforcement agency or the United States military agency. Employee must be P.O.S.T. certified as a correctional officer and in good standing. Must be physically fit to assume duties as described in job description. Employee must have no disciplinary actions resulting in suspension without pay or forfeiture of vacation time in the prior six months. Personal appearance must be in compliance with Officer Manual standards. Possession of or ability to readily