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Correction Sergeant 1 Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: July 27, 2000 Updated: May 31, 2011 CORRECTION SERGEANT DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department and involves responsibility for the booking of inmates and for insuring enforcement of rules and regulations governing security, conduct, discipline, safety and the general well being 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. This position differs from that of Correction Officer by virtue of increased level of responsibility and supervisory responsibilities. Supervision is exercised over the work of an assigned group of Correction Officers. Direct supervision is received from the Undersheriff with leeway allowed making independent judgments in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. If assigned to the Control Room, will also perform duties of or supervise Emergency Services Dispatchers. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Supervises Correction Officers on a shift by making post assignments, advising and instructing on specific activities, insuring adherence to rules and regulations, and determining appropriate action as required by facility policies; Oversees periodic inmate counts to insure there have been no unauthorized absences or escapes; Maintains shift security of 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; Schedules facility personnel to insure adequate coverage; 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; Supervises administration of prescribed medication to inmates to insure that it is properly taken; 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 body lice and other parasites; Supervises the procedures involved in releasing inmates; Discusses facility rules, regulations and personal problems with inmates in order to explain the rationale behind actions taken and in maintaining essential services; 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, and personal observation and conferences; Prepares a variety of records and reports related to work. Note: If assigned to the Control Room, Correction Sergeants will be assigned these duties: Supervising other dispatchers; ---PAGE BREAK--- Correction Sergeant 2 Answers, screens, and processes incoming emergency calls; Queries the caller to determine to determine the seriousness and nature of the situation, the location, the services needed, and other information necessary to evaluate the situation; Maintains a log of all telephone and radio calls sent out or received. Utilizes computerized databases (including NYSPIN, SJS, JMS systems) to access and record data and information; Practices proper radio dispatching techniques using appropriate terminology in a calm and professional manner; Controls jail security doors and gates, and monitors video security cameras. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations and requirements of the Correction Law governing the treatment of inmates, safety and security of the facility and department employees; Thorough knowledge of the layout and location of security personnel post assignments throughout the facility; Good knowledge of search and frisk methods; Good knowledge of the proper function of correction facility security equipment, devices and safe use of chemical restraining agents; Good knowledge of the use of defensive and restraining physical techniques; Good working knowledge of the New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and all local Laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work; Ability to observe, interpret and report on inmate activity; Good knowledge of human behavior in relation to correction facility inmates; Ability to plan and supervise the work of Corrections Officers engaged in inmate supervision in a county Corrections Facility; Ability to take charge, react quickly and determine appropriate action in emergency situations; Ability to verbally communicate rules and regulations of the facility to inmates; Ability to write factual reports on inmate behavior and report activities or conditions noted during tour of duty; Ability to read and understand written reports; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. If assigned to the Control Room: Good knowledge of the operation of radio and telephone equipment and emergency services terminology; Ability to control telephone communications with distraught, confused callers through calm, carefully directed interrogation to obtain all pertinent information regarding the request for services; Ability to transmit messages orally with good diction and a clear speaking voice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a permanent Correction Officer in a New York State or county facility. If assigned to the Control Room and dispatching, must complete dispatcher training including NYSPIN and EMD. PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a permanent Correction Officer in Schuyler County immediately preceding the date of the test. If assigned to the Control Room and dispatching, must complete dispatcher training including NYSPIN and EMD.