Correctional Corporal/Sergeant - LATERAL TRANSFERS ONLY

Overview Correctional Corporal – Full performance level responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. Positions at this level perform the full range of Essential Functions. Correctional Sergeant – Advanced and/or lead level responsible for performing advanced level duties and/or leading other Officers in the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. Essential Functions Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison. Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post. Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for prohibited items such as tools, weapons or other contraband. Operates manual and electronic locking systems. Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety. Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that may threaten the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors. Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene. Maintains custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments. Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data. May be required to train and care for K‑9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance. May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities, and may participate in the pursuit of escapees. Qualifications Current Correctional Corporal or current Correctional Sergeant employee of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits Shift differential pay of 5% for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day. Eligibility for retirement under HB363 for CO series positions with twenty‑five years of pension creditable State service and at least twenty of those years as a CO series classified position. Equal Opportunity The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr DelDOT