Sergeant

Position Summary:

This position supervises and participates in assigned Institute functions.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as Administrative Duty Officer.
• Supervises institution staff and inmates on an assigned shift; ensures compliance with institution operating procedures and inmate rules.
• Conducts roll call and shift briefings.
• Responds to medical and behavioral emergencies; resolves situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Directs the work of personnel; makes work and duty assignments.
• Ensures the safety and security of the prison by monitoring inmate location, movement, and behavior; coordinates and conducts inmate counts.
• Oversees safety, maintenance, and sanitation inspections.
• Oversees the discovery and control of contraband.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification by the Georgia Department of Corrections.