Correctional Sergeant

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are now seeking a Correctional Sergeant for the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle, Wyoming
. The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) is a minimum-level correctional facility responsible for housing nearly 300 inmates. This position serves as a unit supervisor and supervises Correctional Officers and Corporals, including performance management work assignments. It may serve as Watch Commander and carry out a Lieutenant's duties in their absence.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan for
  Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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• Supervises a designated shift on a minimum security unit or assists and provides relief supervision to correctional lieutenants on the maximum or medium security units at a large correctional facility; or supervises a designated shift at a minimum security facility; or assists and provides relief supervision to correctional lieutenants.
• Writes incident reports prescribed format.
• Check weapons and ammunition storage facilities at regular intervals.
• Ensure daily activities of inmates and staff is adhered to.
• Ensure Security Equipment is in good working order and order repairs.
• Conducts performance appraisals of Officers and Corporals.
• Ensures staff reports are timely and accurate.
• Responsible to review count of inmates.
• Investigates reports of inmates who may pose a threat to the safety and security of the institution; ensures the safety of inmates.
• Reviews various reporting processes and paperwork of staff.
• Ensures shakedowns are complete within the unit.
• Serves or processes disciplinary papers or hearings.
• Ensures tool control within the unit is maintained.
• Ensures discipline and order are maintained.
• Investigates inmate conflicts.
• Performs all other duties of a corporal and officer.
• Serves as a Watch Commander at WHF.
• Conducts investigations on rule violations.
• Supervises electronic control systems.
• Identifies and resolves issues specific to the operations of the maximum security unit at a medium correctional facility.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Preference may be given to applicants with 4-6 years of experience in Correctional Security, with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Corporal.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures established for the work system.
• Knowledge of oral communication with prisoners in the context of the program.
• Knowledge of interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with prisoners.
• Knowledge of work management and work leadership.
• Knowledge of the philosophy of custody/security within a prison setting.
• Knowledge of techniques and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.
• Knowledge of the use of security devices and the Inmates' Rules Handbook.
• Knowledge of supervision.
• Knowledge of motivation and initiative in completing assigned duties.

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Corporal

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Correctional Officer Certification awarded by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission. Applicants not holding Wyoming POST certification must be awarded certification within 6 months of employment.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Corporal

Correctional Officer Certification awarded by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission. Applicants not holding Wyoming POST certification must be awarded certification within 6 months of employment.

• Candidates must successfully pass a background/reference check, medical and psychological evaluation, physical fitness exam, drug screen, and other pre-employment testing prior to appointment.
• Candidates must have the ability to work overtime as required, and the ability to work on any shift, holidays, and weekends.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants…