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Correction Sergeant Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05; 7/1/2017 Amended: 10/17/22 CORRECTION SERGEANT DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for supervising the work of Correction Officers and insuring enforcement of rules and regulations governing security, conduct, discipline, safety and the general wellbeing of inmates and staff in the county correctional facility. Work procedures are well defined but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations arising and exercise sound judgment when problems occur. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher ranking officer with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with day to day situations in the facility. Supervision is exercised over the work of an assigned group of Correction Officers. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Supervises Correction Officers on a shift by making post assignments, advising and instructing on specific activities, insuring adequate coverage and adherence to rules and regulations, and determining appropriate action as required by facility policies; Oversees periodic inmate counts to insure there have been no escapes or unauthorized absences; Maintains security in the facility by conducting shift briefings, making periodic inspection tours, observing inmate behavior, checking mechanical locking systems and operation of equipment, investigating disruptive incidents and taking necessary remedial action; Trains Correction Officers by evaluation of individual training needs and aiding in development of training courses and on-the-job requirements; Oversees the supervision of inmates during meals, visitation hours and recreation and insures contraband is not passed; Arranges for inmates to visit doctor, dentist or hospital and provides for security measures during transportation and while out of the facility; Resolves conflicts between facility employees and inmates; Takes direct charge of a cell tier when serious inmate disturbances take place, including fights; Supervises the booking of new inmates including taking fingerprints, photographing, searching and having inmates showered and sprayed for parasites; Supervises the release of inmates following established procedures; Operates a variety of equipment, including handcuffs, leg irons, firearms, electronic gate equipment and two-way radios; Evaluates Correction Officer Performance by reviewing records, reports, personal observation and conferences; Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the work. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the rules, regulations and requirements of the New York State Correction Law governing the supervision and treatment of inmates, safety and security of the facility and department employees; ---PAGE BREAK--- Correction Sergeant Page 2 I 2 Good knowledge of the layout and location of security personnel and post assignments throughout the facility; Good knowledge of search and frisk methods; Good knowledge of booking procedures; Good knowledge of the proper function of correction facility security equipment and devices; Good knowledge of the safe use of chemical and physical restraints; Good knowledge of first aid procedures; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to observe, interpret and report on inmate activity; Ability to verbally communicate rules and regulations of the facility to staff and inmates; Ability to make quick decisions regarding facility security and personal safety in emergency situations; Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; Sound judgment; Good powers of observation; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Thirty-six (36) months of permanent competitive experience as a Correction Officer.