Correctional Sergeant

The Correctional Staff Sergeant at KCCC serves as a first line supervisor responsible for supervising and participating in the discipline and security of assigned posts inside and/or outside the secure facility. The elements of supervision include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, and training. The Correctional Staff Sergeant may also be assigned administrative functions. Based on operational needs, the Correctional Staff Sergeant may fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a Shift Commander, but only with prior approval of the Warden/designee.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities. May participate in the pursuit of escapees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Staff Sergeant

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant OR four years of combined experience as a Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• Three years experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Twoyears experience in preparing, maintaining, and approving complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.
• One year experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Knowledge of making recommendations on changes to policies, procedures and techniques that improve security.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay

Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas prior…