Correction Sergeant/Counselor - Shift Sergeant

Schedule: Full-time

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR ODRC EMPLOYEES ONLY. THERE ARE TWO (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE. ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR BOTH.

What You'll Do:

Shift Sergeants will be assigned to work second (2nd) shift hours; Good days will be assigned as split weekends-Fri/Sat and Sun/Mon. (For those facilities funded for 3 shift sergeants, the 3rd set of good days will be Tue/Wed or Wed/Thur.)

Shift Sergeants will be directly supervised by the shift supervisor. Shift Sergeants will be given daily assignments by the shift supervisor.

A Shift Sergeant will serve as a lead worker (i.e., will provide daily work direction, training, and mentoring) to Correction Officers. Shift Sergeants will not be supervisors over Correction Officers.

Acts as a lead worker and supports correction officers in the supervision of incarcerated individuals. Provides guidance and coordinates activities of correction officers and incarcerated individuals assigned to living service and work areas (e.g., mailroom, visiting, dining areas).

Makes meaningful rounds in living areas and other areas where incarcerated individuals are assigned

Monitors compliance with post order

Observes and promotes sanitation throughout the institution

Prevents escapes and apprehends escapees

Uses appropriate force, when necessary

Resolves incarcerated individual disputes

Investigates complaints of abuse and/or refers to investigator

Offers guidance to incarcerated individuals with personal, institutional and/or adjustment problems Investigates incidents of disruptive activity including but not limited to theft, extortion, gambling and dealing

Develops, implements, monitors and conducts meaningful activities for incarcerated individuals including skill building, recreational and organized resident group activities

Facilitates the delivery of required services to the institutional population

Responds to the concerns of staff and needs of incarcerated individuals.

Responds to emergencies and security alerts

Conducts routine sanitation and security inspections within living and or work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security

Performs related security functions as required (e.g., individual and area searches and property limit compliance monitoring)

Acts as hearing officer in disciplinary process

Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, incidents, and disciplinary actions

Schedules work assignments for incarcerated individuals

Facilitates bed moves

Serves as member of various committees as needed

Provides orientation for newly arrived incarcerated individuals

Completes performance evaluations for incarcerated individuals

High school diploma or G.E.D.; 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in enforcing security measures for detention of felons which included unarmed self-defense training, firearms training, & how to interact with persons having mental illness/one mental health training session. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.

-Or 3 yrs. exp. as Correction Officer, 46531; high school diploma or G.E.D. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license. Probationary period is 180 days.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Corrections, Investigation, Basic Documentation, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Computer Literacy, Situational Awareness, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, and Teamwork