3rd Shift Sergeant

Description This Officer performs work in the supervision, custody and non-professional counseling of inmates at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on an assigned shift.

This officer directs inmate activities in cellblocks, housing units, day rooms, work areas and recreation areas. The officer observes inmates from tower, on corridors, and in visiting areas to ensure security is maintained and all facility rules are adhered to. The office provides guidance and advice in assisting inmates in their adjustment to and participation in correctional processes. This officer’s work varies from duties where there is direct involvement with inmates to work where there is limited contact with inmates and visitors. This officer is directly supervised and his performance is reviewed for adherence to facility rules and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Inspects inmate living areas for cleanliness, contraband, stolen items and escape implements, plans or procedures. Including:

• Observes inmate behavior for signs of duress and/or escape.
• Instruct inmates on personal hygiene and housekeeping duties.
• Quells disturbances and reports inmates involved.
• Inform inmates of any rules and/or procedure changes.
• Answers any inmate inquiries.
• Monitor all housing units for fire hazards, suspicious occurrences.
• Ensure inmate living areas are suitable.
• Operates electronic equipment to open doors allowing entrance or exit to facility, dayrooms, housing units, etc.
• Administers emergency first aid to inmate or other employees, ensure injured persons are taken to dispensary.
• Checks inmate passes and records all inmate movement.
• Sign visitors in/out of visiting areas, searches all visitors.
• Ensures inmates to not receive contraband.
• Observes the facility complex, to ensure there are no escapes, unauthorized persons, fire or anything suspicious.
• Assist other officers in emergency situations.
• Supervises inmates on the blocks to ensure they are fed in an orderly manner; maintaining security during meal periods.
• Move groups of inmates in an orderly manner from one area of the institution to another.
• Ensures Correctional Staff performs all required duties.
• Must be able to perform all job requirements under the Correctional Officer job description
• And other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Bureau of Corrections Minimum Standards.
• Facility Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
• Luzerne County Correctional Facility Code of Ethics.
• Inmate Resocialization Procedures.
• Individual and Group Behavior Patters.
• Search and Inspection Procedures.
• Basic First-Aid Procedures.
• Housekeeping Activities.
• Security and Fire Safety Practices.

Skills:

• Use of Firearms.
• Riot Procedures.
• Self Defense

Ability:

• Cope with crisis situations.
• Follow orders explicitly
• Relate to persons from any race, creed, or color.
• Read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Direct activities of inmates under restraint in an understanding and effective manner.
• Observe and report any changes in inmate personality, demeanor, attitude and program participation.
• Remember names and faces.
• Pass a physical and psychological examination administered by the Luzerne County Correctional Facility Physician.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Successfully completed training at the state sponsored officer cadet school or equivalent accredited training.
• First aid and firearms training certifications
• Not sustained any major violation for a period of three (3) years prior to the expiration date of the posting announcing the positions's availability, and none since posting.
• Four (4) years continuous service as a correctional officer at LCCF with at least one thousand (1,000) days of compensable status.

The County of Luzerne is an EEO/ADA Employer

Benefits

I. Medical Insurance The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.