DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Performs corrections supervisory duties at the County Jail ensuring that all jail laws, procedures, rules and regulations are complied with within the Jail, that the daily operation of the jail is safe, secure, healthy, orderly and run in an efficient manner. The Senior Correction Officer will perform Correction Officer's duties as well. Under the direction of the Chief Deputy of the Jail, or other designee, the Senior Correction Officer is responsible for the daily supervision of the jail facility, directing subordinate Correctional Officers in the performance of their duty as well as assisting them in performance of correctional duties. Senior Correction Officer will be responsible for the security and safety of inmates during his/her respective shift. Further, the Senior Correction Officer will act as an intermediary between the Chief Deputy and jail staff and will resolve all unusual situations, and may administer immediate discipline to inmates within the Jail, and inform his/her superior of all decisions made and actions taken.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Ensures that the daily operation of the County Jail complies with New York State Corrections Law, Commission of Correction Rules and Regulations, Jail Rules, Regulations and Operating Procedures, and that the Jail is being maintained in a safe, secure, healthy and orderly fashion for committed persons;
Supervises the working shift of assigned subordinate Correctional Officers on that shift, directing their work assignments, and ensuring that they are completed;
Responsible for day to day safety and security of inmates, and the upkeep and maintenance of the facility;
Develops and recommends policies and procedures to the Chief Deputy for the efficient operation of the Jail;
Makes recommendations to the Chief Deputy for training and oversees on-the-job training for assigned personnel;
Is responsible for overseeing medical, educational and recreational programs for inmates, and authorizes medical treatment;
Investigates and reports on inmate and officer complaints, including the holding of inmate disciplinary proceedings;
Supervises the activities of the Jail, including jail checks, booking or releasing of prisoners, and work details;
Assists the Chief Deputy in the preparation of the Jail budget, as directed;
Recommends inmates for trustee status to the Chief Deputy for approval;
Process work release applications for eligible candidates and administer furlough program;
Assists in the transport of detainees;
Reports to the District Attorney, Public Defender or private attorney those pre-trial cases which have remained in the Jail for a period that appears extensive or unreasonable, requesting to know the status of the case and how this Department might assist in enhancing timely prosecution;
Performs other duties as directed by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Chief Deputy.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND/OR PERSONNEL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to functioning of jail personnel, and management of inmates; specifically a working knowledge of New York State Correction Law and State Commission of Correction's Rules and Regulations, as well as Genesee County Jail Rules, Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures, as they apply to the daily functioning of the jail; working knowledge of and use of an alphanumeric keyboard; a good knowledge of the principles of supervision in order to proficiently supervise Correction Officers and inmates; ability to resolve grievances equitably in a fair and yet firm atmosphere so as to minimize detrimental after effects; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; ability to perform calmly and efficiently in emergency situations, to analyze such situations, and to take, or recommend, courses of action; ability to operate a police radio; ability to operate a variety of firearms and less than lethal weapons; a Senior Correction Officer must possess an understanding of the policy that inmates' time must be consumed so as to minimize the potential for reinvolvement with the law upon the inmates' discharge (involvement of an abundance of community resources while in jail).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk or run, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must be able to detain or restrain an adult using bodily force.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee normally works indoors, and may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy to loud.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PROMOTIONAL: Two years of competitive status as a Correction Officer in the Genesee County Sheriff's Department.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:
Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.