Correctional Sergeant

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Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Under direction, in a State correctional facility, either to supervise and coordinate the work of assigned Correctional Officers or to have charge of small but difficult areas or custodial activities; and to do other related work.

An employee in this class supervises Correctional Officers in an assigned major area or on an assigned watch, or may be in charge of the custodial functions in limited but difficult and responsible areas of activities. These include the arsenal, dining room, kitchen, visiting room, mail room, cell blocks, storeroom, receiving and release unit, or control room. In some assignments, the Correctional Sergeant is not required to supervise Correctional Officers.

Supervises the work of Correctional Officers in the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates or parolees on an assigned watch or in a major area; calls roll of Correctional Officers supervised; makes inspection tours to see that Correctional Officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties; conveys to superiors complaints made by Correctional Officers and inmates; takes, receives, and checks periodic counts of inmates;

directs the inspection of quarters of inmates for contraband, sanitary conditions, and orderliness; examines incoming and outgoing mail; develops procedures and posts orders; provides on-the-job training for Correctional Officer staff; promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates; rates inmates on conduct and productivity; directs visits to inmates and makes arrangements for showing visitors about the facility; reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action;

prevents escapes and injury by inmates to themselves and to property; searches for and recaptures escaped inmates; receives, checks, and issues guns, ammunition, and other supplies and equipment; may participate as a leader in the group treatment program for inmates or parolees; prepares employee and performance reports; and keeps records and prepares reports.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Individuals must specify on their application that they are applying for a Training and Development assignment.

This recruitment may be used to fill any additional vacancies in this classification for the life of the recruitment.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Code #: JC-503167

Position #(s):

-057

Working Title:

Correctional Sergeant

Classification: CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

$8,184.00 - $10,292.00 A

$8,696.00 - $10,935.00 J

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Kern County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Location of Position:

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center

701 Scofield Ave

Wasco, CA 93280

Department Website:

Vision:
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission:
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation…