Demonstrates positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public
Conducts shift briefing
Establishes post assignments
Supervises, directs and participates in jail team security activities on an assigned shift or supervises a specialized program activity such as Civil Process or Community Corrections
Adjusts the shift schedule to cover for unexpected absences due to illness, injury or emergencies of the line staff
Verifies time cards of staff under their supervision
Makes frequent rounds through all areas of the facilities to monitor operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Reviews records and reports to ensure that compliance with policies and procedures are properly documented
Discusses problems during inspection rounds, with the unit supervisors, officers, floor supervisors, and assists them in deciding the appropriate course of action to resolve the problems
Educates correctional staff on how to improve the performance of their assigned duties
Prepares or reviews performance evaluations for assigned staff, reviews or determines subordinates’ recommendations for staff action as necessary, assigns special projects, and evaluates those assignments
Responds to and takes charge of emergencies beyond authority or ability of line staff
Supports the efforts of the correctional officers in their supervision of inmates
Maintains a high visibility and constantly moves throughout all inmate occupied areas
Ensures through constructive supervision and leadership that all officers are performing their duties effectively
Reviews incident reports for compliance with policy and procedures, accuracy and correctness
Responds to inquiries or complaints from staff, inmates, or the public
Analyzes and evaluates staff performance issues and identifies training needs
Completes employee evaluations for each Sergeant
Reviews assignments of Sergeants
Trains newly promoted Sergeants
Refers staff to Employee Assistance Program, as necessary
Accounts for the attendance or absence of assigned staff
Reviews performance of staff who engage in secondary employment to ensure duties are not hindered
Notifies Commander of subordinates who perform extraordinary actions
Briefs the oncoming Shift Commander and receiving briefings from the exiting Shift Commander
Ensures staff has the necessary resources available to perform their assigned duties
Verifies the authenticity and legality of court documents, detainers, warrants, etc.
Safeguards all record files in the case of an emergency evacuation
Reviews email correspondence received and disseminating relevant information when applicable
Ensures the clearing of the inmate count at shift change and other times, as necessary
Verifies and approves meal count forms
Collects DOC, ACA, CALEA, NCCHC proofs of compliance and routing same to the Accreditation Manager
Ensures personnel inspections are completed and documented
Reviews inmate grievance responses
Reviews admittance of inmates to include weekenders
Authorizes strip searches, where appropriate
Authorizes transports of inmates in a medical emergency
Attends meetings when asked
Cancels programs due to security concerns
Approves special visits
Approves the receipt of emergency messages to inmates and documenting
Investigates missing and/or broken tools or kitchen utensils
Troubleshoots problems or concerns of inmate population
Reviews the status of inmates on segregation
Assesses the emergency situations and directing response
Initiates chain of command notifications
Debriefs staff after major incidents
Stages mock drills for staff, so emergency preparedness may be ascertained
Supervises and prepares daily, special, and periodically plans, reports, or work schedules
Maintains order, discipline, and security for the staff, inmates and public
Responsible for conducting vehicle inspections and reporting deficiencies
Adheres to all policies, procedures, guidelines and directives of the office on an ongoing basis
Meets acceptable attendance requirements at all times
Protects confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing
Disseminates information as it is given by the department’s administration
Commends and/or follow disciplinary actions for all deputy sheriffs, when applicable
Follows all Federal, State and Local laws
Performs any other tasks as required
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of the criminal justice/corrections system.
Reading comprehension to read technical materials, analyze legal requirements, and recent court decisions, writing skills to compose and edit reports, proposals, procedures, policies and recommendations Interpersonal skills to resolve complaints, maintains liaisons, and speaks in public
Problem-solving skills to define problems, collect relevant information, to recommend policy solutions, assess local trends, jail population needs, and community relations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates in the criminal justice system
Ability to endure discipline and to deal effectively with noncompliance
Knowledge of use of force techniques and ability to use force when applicable
Appropriate use of firearms and other facility issued or approved equipment
Ability to skillfully and safely use firearms and other facility issued or approved equipment
Ability to read and comprehend laws, ordinances and orders
Maintains composure under adverse conditions such as public harassment, critical injuries, and death
Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and citizens from a variety of racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds
Presents evidence in court effectively; skillful in observation and remembering details
Interprets and explain policies and procedures
Acts rationally and calm under stressful situations
Utilizes good public relations skills
Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
Prioritizes tasks
Properly operate authorized city vehicles and equipment
Analyzes situations quickly and objectively and determine proper cause of action
Understands legal rights of inmates, maintain inmates safety and security
Supervises emergency situations and maintain control of inmate population
Analyzes problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Subdues resisting individuals
Performs life-saving and rescue procedures
Makes sound decisions
Gives and follows commands, following through when needed

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

All Employees are expected to follow all Federal, State and local laws; effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the expectations of the Hampton Sheriff’s Office. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, noise, fumes, odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, traffic and toxic or caustic chemicals. Risk of exposure to bio-hazard communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Physical And Dexterity Requirements

Must have the capability to hear, speak and see to communicate with the general public. Must have the strength and ability to apprehend, subdue and restrain criminal offenders. Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs and over walls, run, bend, twist, reach, crawl through tight spaces, kneel in confined areas; sit for prolonged periods of time; move/push/pull or lift heavy objects exceeding 50 lbs; Subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies. Requires annual physical and physical agility test. Requires operation of firearm and standard office equipment.

Successful completion of the requirements for graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related criminal justice field, social science, or administration. Qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement. Four (4) years in a supervisory position directing staff involved in maintaining order, discipline and security in a correctional or law enforcement organization.

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