Salary
$71,246.88 - $106,870.32 Annually
Job Number
23SHRF718BH139
Closing Date
8/7/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Detention Sergeant to work in the Adult Detention Division (ADD). The Detention Sergeant will supervise and direct the work of deputies and support staff assigned to the Hennepin County Jail.
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This position is at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility located in downtown Minneapolis at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.About the position type:
This is full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible. Â
This position is internally classified as a Sheriff Detention Sergeant.Click here to view the job classification specification.
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In this position, you will:
·      Supervise, coordinate, and direct the work of deputies and support staff assigned to the county jail.
·      Monitor and evaluate current staff members; determine staffing needs and prepare daily work assignment schedule; develop and implement formal and on-the-job training programs for all jail staff.
·      Supervise inmate population including verifying daily inmate count for the ADD; monitor health and welfare of all segregated inmates; review special needs of inmates (i.e., physical or mental health issues, behavioral issues, and/or safety issues) and respond appropriately.
·      Review staff reports, logs, and behavior sheets for inmate information; investigate inmate rules violations and determine recommendations for the resolution of issues.
·      Lead and direct jail staff in response to emergency situations.
·      Maintain discipline and morale; recommend disciplinary action and commendations.
Need to have:
·      Four years or more of Detention Deputy and/or corrections officer experience (juvenile or adult) and two years or more of experience within the Hennepin County Adult Detention Division.
·      A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
·      Availability to work different shifts including weekends, holidays, a rotating schedule.
·      Availability to be on call 24 hours a day and be subject to reassignment.
Nice to have:
·      Experience monitoring and interacting with inmates, including the ability to properly de-escalate altercations with inmates.
·      Knowledge of inmate classification procedures and rules; experience processing inmate demographic information, requests, and grievances.
·      Skill in:
o  Reviewing inmate violations and developing a course of action/discipline.
o  Self-defense, special evaluation procedures, and current certification in First Aid and CPR.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brooke Haaf