Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and directions from Jail Administrator, Captain, and the Chief of Police. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the activities of officers on an assigned shift; establish work schedules, monitor use of overtime, leave, and other benefits. Reads pass-on information from logs and other pertinent information received during briefing prior to the beginning of shift. Observes and monitors inmates for compliance with the rules and regulations of the facility in compliance with all State, Federal, and Tribal laws, rules and regulations. Take appropriate action to deter and report any behavior that is in violation of the policies and procedures. During the supervision of inmates in their cell, work assignment, meals, recreation or any other supervision of inmates the officer will maintain control in a professional and consistent manner in compliance all policies and rules as established. Sergeants will ensure the detention officers book offenders, prepare logs, maintain records of jail activities, and completes other duties as assigned.
- Supervise the intake of inmates into the Jail facility by the Detention Officers: duties include but are not limited to obtaining, verifying and input information in a record keeping data base, search of inmates for contraband, fingerprinting and photographing inmates, and advising the inmate of jail rules and policies, and preparing related documentation of these actions.
- Monitor and operate facility control room and all surveillance equipment, electronic doors, and other equipment.
- Observe and monitor inmates for compliance issues, adjustment difficulties, mental health or other management problems.
- Supervise inmates to ensure appropriate behavior during meals, recreation, in their cells, or other areas of the jail premises.
- Enter into cells for searches for contraband, tampering or destruction of the cell and inspect for sanitation and safety issues.
- Monitor and control jail visitation; to include verification of visitor, purpose of visit, and eligibility to receive visits.
- Prepare inmates for transfer, transport, or release from the facility. The Detention Sergeant is to ensure a search of all offenders prior to being released from the facility.
- Review and respond to inmate requests. Review of the Detention Officer's reports, work schedules, training, and activities for accuracy, thoroughness, and quality.
- Notify the supervisor of officer and inmate conflicts or issues.
- Will be required to work varied hours and shifts including but not limited to days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and rotating on-call schedule to include being on call 24/7.
Complete supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the facility Standard Operating Procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to officer interviews and training, performance appraisals, rewarding and discipline of employees, addressing complaints and the appropriate resolution of problems. Directs and maintains supervision of all officers, reporting directly to the Jail Administrator.
Experience: Two (2) years of related experience in detention/corrections required.
Education: Associate’s Degree in related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be in lieu of degree, with required related experience of an additional: 3 years with a High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must be at least 19 years of age. Must possess North Carolina Detention Officer Certification or the Bureau of Indian Affairs Detention Officer Certification and CPR/First Aid Certification within first year of employment. Must be able to pass a background and be eligible to receive and maintain an adjudication by a certified adjudicator.
- Position will require the Sergeant to become proficient and knowledgeable of the job duties, policies and procedures, with the ability to train and monitor Correction Officers to ensure jail activities are in compliance with local, State, and Federal laws.
- Must have the knowledge to supervise Correction Officers in a detention facility in a mid-level management position with knowledge to assign, review, and manage work assignments for the shift.
- Have the ability to communicate pertinent information to the Captain, the Officers, and other shift Sergeants.
- Have the ability to develop knowledge of the policies and standard operating procedures as directed by Cherokee Tribal Jail.
- Have the ability work in a jail environment in a professional and pro-social manner when dealing staff, inmates, and the general public.
- Must have a working knowledge of computers and specified programs, including Microsoft Office.
- Requires the ability to maintain records, files, and logs to collect data and to prepare reports, documents, and summaries.
- Must have organizational and administrative skills to maintain specified records, files, and logs and to compile data to generate reports/documents.
- Must have ability to handle multiple projects and work independently.
- Have the ability to develop knowledge of the policies and standard operating procedures as directed by Cherokee Tribal Detention Center.
- Up to one (1) year on the job training is required to become proficient in most phases of the job.
- Specialized classroom and field training of 40 hours per year are deemed necessary to expand job knowledge and skills.
- Yearly physical fitness evaluations are made to ensure officers remain qualified to perform job duties.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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