27 correctional sergeant jobs found

Advertisement Closes 4/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-01872 Correctional Sergeant Pay Grade 11 Salary $43,046.16 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 3000 Ash Ave Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USA Description Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky Do you want to advance your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking applicants who are up for a new challenge. The Correctional Sergeant is essential to the operation of a correctional institution. Providing training and direction to Correctional Officers and inmates by utilizing experience with custody, security, and safety measures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Supervises correctional officers in...

Date Posted: Apr 16, 2026 Requisition ID: 475963 Location: Plainfield, IN, US, 46168 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About Plainfield Correctional Facility: Role Overview : As a Correctional Sergeant at the , you will be responsible for the management, supervision, and safety of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers and the general public. In addition, you must remain alert to all potential breaches of security and threats. In this position you must apply the IDOC and facility rules, policies and procedures in a firm, fair and...

This position is responsible for the security, custody, control and rehabilitation of persons in our care at the Waupun State Farm, assuming total responsibility for post operations. The Correctional Sergeant (Sgt.) provides direct supervision of minimum security persons in our care who are working on this BCE team, and orients and directs persons in our care to perform a variety of farm work assignments. This position coordinates, develops, maintains and provides security for the persons in our care activities to include work assignments at the farm locations. This position assures strict compliance with the rules and standards of persons in our care working on this BCE team. The Sgt. helps persons in our care demonstrate, improve, and extend to a workplace what they’ve learned while participating in previous treatment, education, and work assignments. The Sgt. performs other duties and works other shifts as needed and/or directed. Salary Information This position is in pay...

Advertisement Closes 4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-01761 Correctional Sergeant Pay Grade 11 Salary $43,046.16 Annually Locality Premium – $5.228 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Shift Premium - $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 3475 Spurr Road Lexington, KY 40511 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and...

Job Responsibilities Under limited supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, the Shift Sergeant provides direct and indirect supervision of all officers assigned to the shift. Assumes responsibility of all assigned areas of the shift. Conducts inspections/tours of all areas at least twice during the shift and documents according to procedures. Maintains an open line of communication with all officers assigned to the shift. Keeps them abreast of any/all changes affecting duty. Maintains an open door policy for communication flow. Remains alert for violations in security, safety, and sanitation. Initiates immediate corrective action for identified discrepancies. Remains knowledgeable of all post orders and emergency plans and procedures. Ensures all reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Assists the Shift Lieutenant with other related duties such as leave and attendance, EPMS, disciplinary, SMU processing, etc. Must successfully...

Job Responsibilities Under supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, will be responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit. Will assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc. Will make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security staff are performing duties properly. Will be responsible for briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit. Will make routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the unit, security devices and gates for cleanliness, serviceability, and accountability, and ensure that the unit meets all safety and OSHA standards. Will conduct investigations of alleged misconduct. Will mediate to resolve at lowest level. Assists in conducting all counts and makes written reports as needed and/or required. Must successfully complete eight (8)...

Job Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, the incumbent supervises the job performance and appearance of security personnel assigned to the unit. Assists with preparation of evaluations, requests for disciplinary action, counseling and training of officers assigned to the unit. Conduct briefings for all unit officers. Makes routine inspections of the unit to ensure officers are properly performing their duties, and that safety, sanitation and security standards are maintained. Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on part of inmates and employees assigned to the unit. Assists in conducting all formal and informal counts. Informs Housing Lieutenant of all incidents as they occur. Write reports and reviews reports written by subordinate officers for accuracy, content, etc. Performs the duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his/her absence. Assumes responsibility for the housing unit during his/her...

Job Responsibilities Under supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, will be responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit. Assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc. Will make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security staff are performing duties properly. Will be responsible for briefing and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit. Will make routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the unit, security devices and gates for cleanliness, serviceability and accountability, and ensure that the unit meets all safety and OSHA standards. Will conduct investigations of alleged misconduct. Will mediate to resolve at lowest level. Assists in conducting all counts and makes written reports as needed and/or required. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks...

Job Responsibilities Conducts roll call; monitors officers on duty; instructs and explains rules, regulations, and procedures. Assists in non-routine problems. Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies. Assigns specific duties to subordinate officers to ensure cleaning of buildings, grounds, etc., and proper supervision and control of inmates in the wards, recreation area, and on special detail. Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts; makes informal counts when required. Assists in special investigations and makes recommendations to supervisor. Evaluates officers' duty performance; Instructs and counsels officers in required duty performance standards. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire. Questions regarding the application process, this job...

Job Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit. Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel. Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc. Assists in conducting briefing with officers at the beginning of shift. Keeps subordinates informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations. Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards. Makes routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order. Assist in conducting counts. Investigates complaints. Performs duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his/her absence. Maintains OSHA safety...

Job Responsibilities Under supervision of the Shift Lieutenant, will be responsible for the overall supervision of the security personnel assigned to the unit and supervision and control of the inmates assigned to the unit. Will assist with the preparation of employee evaluations, corrective actions, counseling, etc. Will make unannounced inspections of the unit to ensure that subordinate security staff are performing duties properly. Will be responsible for briefings and training of all security personnel assigned to the unit. Will make routine scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the unit, security devices, and gates for cleanliness, serviceability, and accountability, and ensure that the unit meets all safety and OSHA standards. Will conduct investigations of alleged misconduct. Will mediate to resolve at lowest level. Assists in conducting all counts and makes written reports as needed and/or required. Must successfully complete eight (8)...

Job Responsibilities Supervises the performance of security personnel assigned to shift. Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and counseling sessions. Assists with conducting shift briefings with all officers. Remains familiar with all activities occurring during the shift to keep subordinates informed of changes affecting inmates and operations. Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas, living area units. Conducts formal and non-formal counts. Investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required. Monitors inmate movement within the institution. Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the...

Job Responsibilities Makes routine and non-routine security checks of work areas and living area units. Conducts formal and non-formal counts. investigates inmate complaints and takes appropriate action; instructs and counsels inmates as required. Monitors inmate movement within the institution. Performs essential and marginal duties of subordinates; performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Supervise inmate work detail. Perform basic grounds maintenance. Position will be assigned to the Grounds Maintenance Area. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 Employment@doc.sc.gov Minimum and Additional Requirements State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements A high school diploma...

Job Responsibilities Supervises all security staff in a level II security facility. Instructs and trains subordinate staff and make inspections to ensure they properly perform assigned duties. Make sanitation, safety and security inspections of all building, building contents, grounds and vehicles. Investigates complaints and violations; arbitrates disputes among inmate population and correctional staff. Supervises and verifies the accuracy of scheduled formal counts; make informal counts when required. Prepares and submits written operational and administrative reports. Studies and remains thoroughly familiar with current policies and procedures. Other duties as required. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649...

Job Responsibilities Under supervision of the shift Lieutenant; Responsible for the overall supervision of subordinate security to the housing unit, and for the supervision, custody and control of all inmates assigned to the housing units. Makes routine inspections of the living areas for compliance with security, safety and sanitation standards. Conducts investigations of alleged misconduct on the part of inmates and security personnel assigned to the area of responsibility. Assists in conducting formal and informal counts. Supervises the job performance, conduct and appearance of assigned security personnel and prepares employee evaluations. Counsels, recommends disciplinary action, and trains subordinate staff to required standards of performance. Prepares reports as needed or required. Performs duties of shift Lieutenant when necessary. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire. Questions regarding...

Job Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Housing Lieutenant, is responsible for the overall supervision of security personnel assigned to the unit, and the supervision, custody and control of inmates assigned to the unit. Supervises job performance and appearance of assigned security personnel. Assists with preparation of employee evaluations, disciplinary action requests, counseling, etc. Assists in conducting briefing with officers at the beginning of shift. Keeps subordinates informed of all changes affecting inmates and operations. Makes random checks to ensure duty performance is within standards. Makes routine inspections of work areas and all security devices and equipment to ensure duty performance standards are met and that all devices, doors, and equipment are in proper working order. Assists in conducting counts. Investigates complaints. Performs duties of the Housing Lieutenant in his/her absence. Maintains OSHA and safety...

Job Responsibilities Disseminating information to supervisory staff to enhance Institutional/agency intelligence. Surveillance of potential threat areas. Interview and verify photographs have been taken of all new arrivals. Complete paperwork/packets on inmates who are suspected to be involved in gang activity or want to renounce. Assist contraband staff in searching cells of suspected gang members. Monitor inmate phone calls. Maintain accurate records of all confiscated items such as written material containing code and symbols. Supervise assigned subordinates to ensure full monitoring of individuals of concern, and adherence to established policy and procedure. Gather STG related evidence and intelligence. Assist in monitoring STG populations within institutions. Assist with any duties as assigned by the Statewide STG Coordinator, Assistant Statewide Coordinator, or STG Analyst. Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic...

Date Posted: Mar 19, 2026 Requisition ID: 474274 Location: Bunker Hill, IN, US, 46914 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About Miami Correctional Facility : As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Miami Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Miami Correctional Facility is a maximum-security...

JOB Monitors and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, enforces current policy and procedures, and assist in non-routing problems.Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies.Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter complex.Ensures escorts are provided when necessary for emergency personnel or special groups or functions.Monitors inmate movement within the area.Remains thoroughly familiar with search, contraband, emergencies, escape & use of force policies as they may relate to the front gate. Perform all job duties as directed by Sergeant and above in administrating the operation of the front gate. Be knowledgeable of the scanning logging and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the front gate.Be knowledgeable of the procedures during Parole of...

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358) This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet A laska Residency Requirement s in order to be considered for employment at this time. The salary is based on location of hire. Anchorage = $22.34 per hour ** Nome = $30.61 per hour ** Kotzebue = $35.74 per hour WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: As an Office Assistant 3, you will perform a wide range of clerical duties in support of the Alaska State Troopers for C Detachment's Kotzebue Post. This position provides the Sergeant and Troopers assigned to Kotzebue Post support in the areas of judicial services, case management, payroll, evidence management, and general clerical. In this position, you will learn a variety of skills and a broad working knowledge of the Division of Alaska State Troopers that will prepare you for many promotional opportunities. OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The...

Introduction If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even...

Join Our Team at Calhoun County Government! At Calhoun County, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find purpose. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day by serving our community. Whether you’re supporting essential services, improving local systems, or helping residents thrive, your work contributes to something bigger. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where people are valued for their ideas and dedication to public service. If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, we invite you to explore opportunities with Calhoun County Government. Summary Under the command of the Chief Deputy, Captain and direct supervision of a Lieutenant or Sergeant – Corrections Officers perform a variety of duties to ensure safety and security of the Calhoun County Correctional Facility Complex. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include supervision and control of inmates within the housing units, corridors and...

Job Responsibilities Monitors and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, enforces current policy and procedures, and assist in non-routing problems. Makes sanitation, safety, and security inspections of all buildings, building contents, grounds and vehicles and corrects or reports shortcomings or deficiencies. Supervises and verifies accuracy of scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter complex. Ensures escorts are provided when necessary for emergency personnel or special groups or functions. Monitors inmate movement within the area. Remains thoroughly familiar with search, contraband, emergencies, escape & use of force policies as they may relate to the front gate. Perform all job duties as directed by Sergeant and above in administrating the operation of the front gate. Be knowledgeable of the scanning logging and accountability of processing all visitors and staff through the...

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). The Division of Fire and Life Safety have positions available throughout the state. The salary is based on location of hire. Bethel = $62.72 - $72.68 per hour Juneau = $43.90 - $50.87 per hour Kotzebue = $66.90 - $77.52 per hour Nome = $57.28 - $66.38 per hour Soldotna / Palmer = $41.81 - $48.45 per hour The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: Alaska State Troopers Recruitment – Choose How You Will Serve Alaska WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING This position enforces State Laws and Regulations in the field of Fire Prevention, Fire...