Corrections Sergeant

Announcement# 2023-024 Closing Date : July 14, 2023 Salary : $7,818.00 - $9,676.00 per month, with additional pay for DPSST certification. The CORRECTIONS SERGEANT position is full-time, 40 hours (plus regular required overtime) on a rotating shift basis (day/swing/night), FLSA exempt, Civil Service, and not represented by a Union. DUTIES : Perform supervisory duties on an assigned shift. Perform all operations of the jail in the receipt, booking, custody and care of inmate under jurisdiction of the Sheriff in accordance with established directives, policies, procedures, and State and Federal law. Ensure the fair and reasonable treatment of inmates and maintenance of proper discipline. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Five years' progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, with at least one years' supervisory experience. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be accepted. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of the Basic Certificate from the Department of Police Standards and Training. Possession of, or ability to obtain within 24 months of appointment, DPSST supervisory certification. Possession of a current first aid/CPR card. Possession of an appropriate Oregon motor vehicle operator's license and must be insurable under the County's liability coverage. SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years of age and be a citizen of the United States. Must be free of criminal convictions which would affect DPSST certification or which would violate any other County policy. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY : General knowledge of administrative and basic supervision concepts, practices and principles. Considerable knowledge of state and county corrections laws; corrections methods and procedures; laws governing detention and the criminal justice system. Knowledge in the use of equipment used in identification of prisoners. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of modern inmate care, custody and control and related aspects of law enforcement. Familiarity with computers systems and their use. Skill to properly utilize equipment and techniques including firearms and restraining device