SUPERVISOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises shift operations ensuring staff assignments are posted and carried out; conducts roll call training making staff aware of changes in operational security. Inspects zone and other assignments for safety/health hazards, ensuring subordinates awareness of such hazards on the job. Counsels non‑supervisory staff on a variety of correctional duties related to security, inmate conduct, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance in the correctional setting. Ensures and/or assists in ensuring appropriate security measures to ensure adequate operational efficiency is maximized, and prescribed policies are followed. Provides supervisory review of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety conditions in assigned areas; identifies health hazards; initiates corrective action, when necessary; ensures employee awareness of such hazards; and makes appropriate notification through the chain‑of‑command. Participates in the preparation of assignment rosters, and development of post orders. Recommends adjustment of work schedules, additional correctional officers, or the reassignment of staff when such action is deemed advisable in the interest of security. Provides staff support to accomplish administrative tasks associated with shift responsibilities, including reports, records, and codification of assigned responsibilities. Supervises shift operations, as needed, and ensuring assignments are posted and carried out. Oversees and directs subordinate officers in controlling inmate movement, local and transit. Maintains extensive knowledge of activities, conditions, and Correctional Officers in assigned areas, reporting to supervisor/designee on all occurrences therein. Makes required rounds in areas within the facility, perimeter, and outpost inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression. An example of specialized experience is the ability to provide leadership and direction in a supervisory capacity and team‑based environment; and securing subordinate staff.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Incumbent must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment. Must be able to use a firearm and obtain and maintain a license to carry the firearm.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a Correctional Institution. Responds to calls required and as needed to return to duty.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Screening every ten (10) days. Tour of Duty: Must be flexible to various work hours and assignment locations. 3 shifts: 7 am to 4 pm, 4 pm to 12 am, 12 am to 7 am. Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS‑0007‑11. Promotion Potential: None. This position is designated as a SafetySensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol testing. This position may be disqualified by the presence of marijuana even if it is authorized under medical marijuana laws. A TB Test is required prior to duty.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DESIGNATION

This position is classified as an essential position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual Chapter 12.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” must maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, or any other legally‑protected status within the limits imposed by applicable District and federal laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr DC Government