County of Lancaster · 17 hours ago
Administrative Sergeant-Prison (2 Vacancies)
Prison-625 East King Street, Lancaster, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $87K/yr
1+ years expCounty of Lancaster is dedicated to serving the community, and they are seeking an Administrative Sergeant to oversee correctional officer staff and ensure operational security in a prison environment. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining facility security, and coordinating inmate movement while enforcing prison policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Supervise the staff and activities in a corrections facility which houses pre-trial and sentenced inmates
Maintain facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates
Maintain established staffing levels by arranging staff work schedules, shift coverage, and overtime approval
Ensure that correctional staff are fully trained, and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed
Review and provide guidance on written reports prepared by Correctional Officers
Evaluate the work performance of correctional staff
Handle a variety of employee actions such as training, awards, discipline, grievances, and time off requests
Supervise the movement of inmates to include new commitments and release
Prepare and distribute daily and reoccurring reporting
Assist as needed with inmate medical and chaplain services
Coordinate and assist with inmate services programs
Investigate inmate involved incidents, policy violations, irregular, or suspicious occurrences, and take or recommend action as appropriate
Ensure daily compliance with Title 97, Chapter 95, PA Code
Assume responsibilities of Shift Commander as needed
Must be able to work mandatory overtime
Ensure completion of shift reporting requirements to include attendance, evaluations, incident reports, routine investigation, and staff assignment
Correcting inappropriate staff performance/behavior, deals directly with operational concerns/needs
Performing miscellaneous operational duties and responding to emergency situations
Must attend all training and supervisory meetings on a regular basis
Establish and maintain a working relationship with internal and external law enforcement departments
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Eighteen (18) or more months experience as a Correctional Officer or a field related to Corrections; or any relevant equivalent combination or education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential functions of this job
Pre-Employment qualification: Successfully complete Agility, Educational, and Psychological Testing unless the applicant holds a supervisory position or a Correctional Officer position within the Lancaster County Prison
Must receive certification in OC, Axon Camera, Taser use, and any other equipment required to be used in a supervisory capacity. All must be carried daily
Valid driver's license required
PREA background check
PA Child Abuse History Record (Childline & Abuse registry)
Clean criminal background
Ability to maintain good physical fitness, withstand standing, walk, run, climbing upstairs, or sitting periodically for (8) eight hours or more
Lifting emergency equipment more than fifty (50) pounds (e.g., Scott Air Pack, fire extinguisher, defibrillator) and performing assisted lifting of inmates
Apply handcuffs and other restraint devices
Operate a motor vehicle
Carry and discharge Taser and/or chemical agents
Must be able to withstand periods of high stress and mental pressure
Capable of performing acceptable levels of self-defense techniques and restraint of assaultive inmates is mandatory
Must be able to wear the required equipment on a full duty belt
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
A pension plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays
An employee assistance program
Family medical leave
Company
County of Lancaster
Lancaster County is located in South Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Goodson
CEO
Christina Fluegel
Chief Records Officer
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