{"code":"01405@","codeVariants":["01405@","1405@","01405","1405"],"title":"COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE SERGEANT","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"18","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"source_url":"https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/01405%40.htm","full_description_html":"<b>COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE SERGEANT</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder direction during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county \ncorrectional facility or institution, supervises the day-to-day operations, \nactivities and staff responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks in \nsupport of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel \nand visitors; may assist with the more difficult assignments and/or \ninmates; does other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the \njob may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nTrains, assigns, instructs, schedules, supervises and formally \nevaluates the work of subordinate officers.\n\nMaintains care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with \nestablished policies, rules, regulations and procedures.\n\nPrepares daily work schedules for assigned officers, ensures \nadequate shift coverage and approves overtime as required.\n\nConducts roll calls and briefings.\n\nAssists in the development, implementation and monitoring of \ncorrectional programs.\n\nRecommends improvements to operating procedures and/or \nprocesses.\n\nSupervises and/or conducts cell and dormitory searches in \nccordance with established policies, regulations or procedures.\n\nMay assist with the transport of inmates to and from other facilities, \ncourt appearances, off-premise medical appointments, emergency \nmedical treatment facilities and court-issued programs and clinics.\n\nInstructs and reminds subordinate staff of policies, directives, \nprocedures, standards and practices.\n\nInstructs subordinate officers on changes and/or revisions to policies, \ndirectives, procedures, standards and practices.\n\nMay operate emergency vehicles as directed.\n\nInvestigates various inmate related incidents, alleged violations of \npolicy, irregular or suspicious occurrences, etc.\n\nAttends formal classes and receives instruction on the principles, \npractices and terminology of correctional concepts involving \npenology methods and programs.\n\nReviews, prepares and processes a variety of reports related to \nfacility operations.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nMay assist with investigations and/or the exchange of information \nbetween federal, state, county, and/or municipal authorities by \nreceiving, transmitting, and preparing records and reports.\n\nMay supervise or participate in activities involving the classification \nof inmates and/or the coordination of inmate records.\n\nMay perform all duties of a County Correction Officer as required.\n\nMay be assigned to supervise a squad of offices directing a group \nof inmates in the performance of work functions such as farming, \ncooking or maintenance.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and \nhas responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or \ndisciplining of employees.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nThree (3) years of experience in work involving the custody or \nprotection of individuals.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial \nDriver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class \nand type of vehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring \nthat employees posses the required motor vehicle license, \ncommensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, \nrests with the Appointing Authority.\n\n<b>AGE:</b>\n\nMinimum of eighteen (18) years of age.\n\n<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Applicants for this position must submit acceptable proof \nof meeting the above indicated requirements.\n\n<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>\n\nAppointees must have successfully completed a police training \ncourse approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. \nSuch training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level \nof proficiency in the use of firearms.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the use \nof firearms in accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory \nrequirements.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees to positions in SWAT, SERT or related units \nmust additionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used \nby the unit.\n\n<b>NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAppointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and \npsychological examination administered by the appointing authority. \nAny medical, psychological or physical condition or defect which \nwould prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position, \ncause the appointee to be a hazard to self or others, or become \naggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be \ncause for rejection. Appointees may be required to undergo a \npsychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity \nto perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the rules, regulations, practices and procedures \ninvolving the operation and security of an adult correctional facility.\n\nKnowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws concerning \ncorrectional facility operations.\n\nKnowledge of the issues and problems likely to be encountered in \nwork involving the rehabilitation, care and custody of persons \ndeprived of their liberty.\n\nAbility to enforce facility rules and keep order.\n\nAbility to deal firmly and tactfully with inmates.\n\nAbility to think and respond quickly in emergency situations.\n\nAbility to understand and follow orders and written directions.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships \nwith inmates, coworkers and the general public.\n\nAbility to provide supervision, training, instruction and guidance \nto subordinate offices and evaluate their work performance.\n\nAbility to exercise sound judgment in a wide array of situations.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports \ncontaining findings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American \nSign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can \nperform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may \nnot be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01405@LC N/A18-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 12/01/2019","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county \ncorrectional facility or institution, supervises the day-to-day operations, \nactivities and staff responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks in \nsupport of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel \nand visitors; may assist with the more difficult assignments and/or \ninmates; does other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the \njob may not be listed.\n\nAppointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial \nDriver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class \nand type of vehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring \nthat employees posses the required motor vehicle license, \ncommensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, \nrests with the Appointing Authority.\n\n<b>AGE:</b>\n\nMinimum of eighteen (18) years of age.\n\n<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\nApplicants for this position must submit acceptable proof \nof meeting the above indicated requirements.\n\n<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>\n\nAppointees must have successfully completed a police training \ncourse approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. \nSuch training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level \nof proficiency in the use of firearms.\n\nAppointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the use \nof firearms in accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory \nrequirements.\n\nAppointees to positions in SWAT, SERT or related units \nmust additionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used \nby the unit.\n\n<b>NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAppointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and \npsychological examination administered by the appointing authority. \nAny medical, psychological or physical condition or defect which \nwould prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position, \ncause the appointee to be a hazard to self or others, or become \naggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be \ncause for rejection. Appointees may be required to undergo a \npsychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity \nto perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Trains, assigns, instructs, schedules, supervises and formally \nevaluates the work of subordinate officers.\n\nMaintains care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with \nestablished policies, rules, regulations and procedures.\n\nPrepares daily work schedules for assigned officers, ensures \nadequate shift coverage and approves overtime as required.\n\nConducts roll calls and briefings.\n\nAssists in the development, implementation and monitoring of \ncorrectional programs.\n\nRecommends improvements to operating procedures and/or \nprocesses.\n\nSupervises and/or conducts cell and dormitory searches in \nccordance with established policies, regulations or procedures.\n\nMay assist with the transport of inmates to and from other facilities, \ncourt appearances, off-premise medical appointments, emergency \nmedical treatment facilities and court-issued programs and clinics.\n\nInstructs and reminds subordinate staff of policies, directives, \nprocedures, standards and practices.\n\nInstructs subordinate officers on changes and/or revisions to policies, \ndirectives, procedures, standards and practices.\n\nMay operate emergency vehicles as directed.\n\nInvestigates various inmate related incidents, alleged violations of \npolicy, irregular or suspicious occurrences, etc.\n\nAttends formal classes and receives instruction on the principles, \npractices and terminology of correctional concepts involving \npenology methods and programs.\n\nReviews, prepares and processes a variety of reports related to \nfacility operations.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nMay assist with investigations and/or the exchange of information \nbetween federal, state, county, and/or municipal authorities by \nreceiving, transmitting, and preparing records and reports.\n\nMay supervise or participate in activities involving the classification \nof inmates and/or the coordination of inmate records.\n\nMay perform all duties of a County Correction Officer as required.\n\nMay be assigned to supervise a squad of offices directing a group \nof inmates in the performance of work functions such as farming, \ncooking or maintenance.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and \nhas responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or \ndisciplining of employees.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office or related units.","EDUCATION":"High School Diploma or equivalent.","EXPERIENCE":"Three (3) years of experience in work involving the custody or \nprotection of individuals.","LICENSE":"Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices and procedures \ninvolving the operation and security of an adult correctional facility.\n\nKnowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws concerning \ncorrectional facility operations.\n\nKnowledge of the issues and problems likely to be encountered in \nwork involving the rehabilitation, care and custody of persons \ndeprived of their liberty.\n\nAbility to enforce facility rules and keep order.\n\nAbility to deal firmly and tactfully with inmates.\n\nAbility to think and respond quickly in emergency situations.\n\nAbility to understand and follow orders and written directions.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships \nwith inmates, coworkers and the general public.\n\nAbility to provide supervision, training, instruction and guidance \nto subordinate offices and evaluate their work performance.\n\nAbility to exercise sound judgment in a wide array of situations.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports \ncontaining findings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American \nSign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can \nperform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may \nnot be eligible."},"searchable_text":"COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE SERGEANT DEFINITION: Under direction during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county correctional facility or institution, supervises the day-to-day operations, activities and staff responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors; may assist with the more difficult assignments and/or inmates; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Trains, assigns, instructs, schedules, supervises and formally evaluates the work of subordinate officers. Maintains care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with established policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Prepares daily work schedules for assigned officers, ensures adequate shift coverage and approves overtime as required. Conducts roll calls and briefings. Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of correctional programs. Recommends improvements to operating procedures and/or processes. Supervises and/or conducts cell and dormitory searches in ccordance with established policies, regulations or procedures. May assist with the transport of inmates to and from other facilities, court appearances, off-premise medical appointments, emergency medical treatment facilities and court-issued programs and clinics. Instructs and reminds subordinate staff of policies, directives, procedures, standards and practices. Instructs subordinate officers on changes and/or revisions to policies, directives, procedures, standards and practices. May operate emergency vehicles as directed. Investigates various inmate related incidents, alleged violations of policy, irregular or suspicious occurrences, etc. Attends formal classes and receives instruction on the principles, practices and terminology of correctional concepts involving penology methods and programs. Reviews, prepares and processes a variety of reports related to facility operations. Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files. May assist with investigations and/or the exchange of information between federal, state, county, and/or municipal authorities by receiving, transmitting, and preparing records and reports. May supervise or participate in activities involving the classification of inmates and/or the coordination of inmate records. May perform all duties of a County Correction Officer as required. May be assigned to supervise a squad of offices directing a group of inmates in the performance of work functions such as farming, cooking or maintenance. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in work involving the custody or protection of individuals. LICENSE: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that employees posses the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority. AGE: Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a citizen of the United States. NOTE: Applicants for this position must submit acceptable proof of meeting the above indicated requirements. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Appointees must have successfully completed a police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Such training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the use of firearms. NOTE: Appointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the use of firearms in accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory requirements. NOTE: Appointees to positions in SWAT, SERT or related units must additionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used by the unit. NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychological examination administered by the appointing authority. Any medical, psychological or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to self or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection. Appointees may be required to undergo a psychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices and procedures involving the operation and security of an adult correctional facility. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws concerning correctional facility operations. Knowledge of the issues and problems likely to be encountered in work involving the rehabilitation, care and custody of persons deprived of their liberty. Ability to enforce facility rules and keep order. Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with inmates. Ability to think and respond quickly in emergency situations. Ability to understand and follow orders and written directions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, coworkers and the general public. Ability to provide supervision, training, instruction and guidance to subordinate offices and evaluate their work performance. Ability to exercise sound judgment in a wide array of situations. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01405@ L C N/A 18 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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