Hybrid Sergeant en LaSalle Corrections

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate employees

Responsible for the care, custody and adherence to the rules and regulations of inmates/detainees/USMS assigned to specific housing and working areas

Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security

Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates/detainees/USMS including observation of inmates/detainees/USMS during activities and assigned to work duty.

Read, review and properly add information found in inmate/detainees/USMS records which is related to the inmates’/detainees/USMS health and safety and to the security of the facility.  Provide appropriate information to other personnel.

Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.

Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.  Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skill, procedures and intervention techniques.

Maintain accountability of staff, inmates/detainees/USMS and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the Sergeant shall also perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by the Warden

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

Long periods of continuous standing and walking for 4 hours or more per shift

Frequent periods of sitting for 30 minutes or more

Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights

Occasional kneeling, squatting,, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting 

Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders 

Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues

Frequent transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation

Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders for 4 hours or more per shift

Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift 

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50-100 lbs

Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray

Exposure for up to 12 hours or more per shift of outdoor elements and temperatures with scheduled breaks 

Ability to hear and understand verbal communication

Pay: $ 24.50 per hour