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Correctional Sergeant (9659)

Correctional Sergeant

California State Personnel Board Specification

  • Schematic Code: WY40
  • Class Code: 9659
  • Established: 07/14/1945
  • Revised: 12/17/1991
  • Title Changed: --

Definition

Under direction, in a State correctional facility, either to supervise and coordinate the work of assigned Correctional Officers or to have charge of small but difficult areas or custodial activities; and to do other related work.

Job Characteristics

An employee in this class supervises Correctional Officers in an assigned major area or on an assigned watch, or may be in charge of the custodial functions in limited but difficult and responsible areas of activities. These include the arsenal, dining room, kitchen, visiting room, mail room, cell blocks, storeroom, receiving and release unit, or control room. In some assignments, the Correctional Sergeant is not required to supervise Correctional Officers.

Typical Tasks

Supervises the work of Correctional Officers in the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates or parolees on an assigned watch or in a major area; calls roll of Correctional Officers supervised; makes inspection tours to see that Correctional Officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties; conveys to superiors complaints made by Correctional Officers and inmates; takes, receives, and checks periodic counts of inmates; directs the inspection of quarters of inmates for contraband, sanitary conditions, and orderliness; examines incoming and outgoing mail; develops procedures and posts orders; provides on-the-job training for Correctional Officer staff; promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates; rates inmates on conduct and productivity; directs visits to inmates and makes arrangements for showing visitors about the facility; reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action; prevents escapes and injury by inmates to themselves and to property; searches for and recaptures escaped inmates; receives, checks, and issues guns, ammunition, and other supplies and equipment; may participate as a leader in the group treatment program for inmates or parolees; prepares employee and performance reports; and keeps records and prepares reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

 

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Correctional Program Supervisor I.

Or II

 

Two years of experience in the California state service performing duties comparable to those of a Correctional Officer, Group Supervisor, or Youth Counselor.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of correctional administration and rehabilitation and methods of discipline as applied to persons under restraint; principles and practices of personnel supervision and training; first aid; use and care of firearms; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

 

Ability to: Supervise the work of others; control, direct, and instruct inmates individually and in groups; interpret and enforce institutional rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates or parolees and to rate their conduct and productivity accurately and impartially; think and act quickly in emergencies; make simple arithmetic computations; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; keep records and prepare reports; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Special Personal Characteristics

Emotional stability and maturity; sympathetic and objective understanding of persons under restraint; satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen; leadership ability; tact; good personal and social adjustment for correctional work; neat personal appearance; courage; alertness; willingness to work at night and report for duty at any time emergencies arise; normal hearing; sound physical condition; strength; endurance; and agility.

Felony Disqualification

Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers. Such persons are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.

 

Minimum age for appointment: 21 years.

Drug Testing Requirement

Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test. (The drug screening test will be waived for employees who are currently in a designated "Sensitive" class for which drug testing is required under State Personnel Board Rule 213.)

  Updated: 7/5/2013
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