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Administrative Sergeant-Prison (4 vacancies)
Lancaster County, PA —Lancaster, PA
- $58,302.40 - $87,443.20 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- $29.28 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Senior level
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Franklin & Marshall College —Lancaster, PA
- $54,000 - $60,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Deputy Sheriff (Multiple Vacancies)
Lancaster County, PA —Lancaster, PA
- $57,824 a year
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
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Administrative Sergeant-Prison (4 vacancies)

Lancaster County, PA -
Lancaster, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,302.40 - $87,443.20 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Use of force training
Correctional restraint device usage
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Compensation Range:

$58,302.40 - $87,443.20

Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts and even a tuition reimbursement program.

At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

This is a supervisory position with the responsibility of overseeing the correctional officer staff who are responsible for the operational security in a 24-hour, 7-days a week prison.
Under direction, the incumbent oversees operations of a correction facility; supervising the activities correctional officers; ensuring the care, custody, and control of the inmate population.
Responsibilities include coordinating inmate movement; new commitments and release of inmates, day-to day supervision of assigned staff and shift specific tasks in addition to the overall security and operation of the Lancaster County Prison and other work as required.
The Corrections Sergeant will provide guidance and direction to ensure that Prison policies and procedures are enforced. May assume responsibilities of Shift Commander as needed.
Salary negotiable based on experience

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to the shift commander, Corrections Lieutenant with direct supervision of correctional officers responsible for the oversight of the inmate population.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to evaluate the work of others.
Demonstrated decision making skills.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Problem-solving skills
Knowledge of prison procedures, protocol, rules/regulations, security operations.
Be familiar with correctional security posts.
Be familiar and able to implement Emergency Plans.
Be familiar with labor management issues, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and Human Resources policies.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

Valid driver’s license required
PREA background check
PA Child Abuse History Record (Childline & Abuse registry)
Clean criminal background

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.
This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

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