Correctional and supervisory work involving direction of a major section of a correctional facility during a shift. Duties include instruction, deployment and supervision of security and operations staff in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, and response to emergencies as required.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.
Ensures that appropriate levels of inmate activity are maintained in accordance with custody and security requirements. Assists in the selection of subordinate staff and in their orientation and training. Arranges duty schedules, assigns staff to duty stations, and ensures adequate coverage of all areas of the facility. Conducts frequent inspection tours to ensure that department policies and facility procedures relating to security and operations are correctly and consistently applied. Develops and implements plans for control of unusual incidents such as disturbances, fires, or attempted escapes.