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Birmingham, Staffordshire
Corrections Sergeant - Birmingham Police Department page is loaded Corrections Sergeant - Birmingham Police Departmentlocations: Merit System: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R TARGET CLOSE DATE: 02/23/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 19 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Birmingham Police Department is seeking to hire a Corrections Sergeant to work within the city jail and be responsible for supervising and directing Corrections Officers engaged in maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. Employees in this job class perform a variety of supervisory and administrative duties within a jail, including: assigning and directing the work of Corrections Officers, overseeing and assisting Corrections Officers with their duties, approving leave, reviewing and evaluating performance of subordinates, completing and reviewing a variety of reports, investigating complaints, and training subordinates on jail rules and regulations. Work is assigned by a Corrections Lieutenant in general terms, and work is performed with some latitude for independent decision making within department rules and regulations. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Birmingham Public Safety $25.12 - $38.97 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's license. NCIC/ACJIC Certification. Experience as a police or corrections officer in a jail or detention facility to include experience in the booking and release processes, managing cell blocks, and managing/overseeing the inmate population. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Experience supervising a group of individuals (more than one). Experience using a law enforcement records management system (e.g., New World). Coursework in Criminal Justice or related field. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Conducts booking and classification for detainees upon arrival to jail by reviewing arrest reports, obtaining personal information, collecting property, and assigning housing locations in order to create an official record of arrests conducted within the jurisdiction. Classifies detainees to determine appropriate housing location (e.g., felon, female, gang affiliation, mental illness, disabled) and assigns to appropriate holding cells based on known characteristics. Provides for the health and safety needs of inmates by monitoring activities, securing the jail facility, and performing inspections. Performs various administrative duties by reviewing/verifying information, filing documents, and writing reports in order to provide services to the general public. Oversees the entry and/or exit of detainees, inmates, and other various authorized individuals (e.g., family/friends, attorneys, clergy, work release inmates, etc.) within the jail facility by documenting visits, arranging transport, and providing necessary security for safety purposes. Maintains cleanliness and operational use of the jail facility by performing housekeeping and maintenance activities and/or directing trustee inmates in housekeeping and maintenance activities. Enforces jail rules and regulations by using intervention techniques, disciplining inmates who have violated rules and regulations, and answering questions in order to maintain order within the jail facility. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. Performs various inspections (e.g., cell check, perimeter check, physical inspection, etc.) to ensure inmates are healthy, safe, and not engaged in illegal activities (e.g., violence, sexual misconduct). Completes incident reports to include the name(s) of inmates involved, time and place of the incident, discipline received, isolation times, and a narrative of events to serve as documentation for jail and/or court personnel. Documents issues relating to job performance of subordinate staff, to include recommendations and disciplinary actions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including: various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends. EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
Corrections Sergeant - Birmingham Police Department page is loaded Corrections Sergeant - Birmingham Police Departmentlocations: Merit System: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R TARGET CLOSE DATE: 02/23/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 19 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Birmingham Police Department is seeking to hire a Corrections Sergeant to work within the city jail and be responsible for supervising and directing Corrections Officers engaged in maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. Employees in this job class perform a variety of supervisory and administrative duties within a jail, including: assigning and directing the work of Corrections Officers, overseeing and assisting Corrections Officers with their duties, approving leave, reviewing and evaluating performance of subordinates, completing and reviewing a variety of reports, investigating complaints, and training subordinates on jail rules and regulations. Work is assigned by a Corrections Lieutenant in general terms, and work is performed with some latitude for independent decision making within department rules and regulations. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Birmingham Public Safety $25.12 - $38.97 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's license. NCIC/ACJIC Certification. Experience as a police or corrections officer in a jail or detention facility to include experience in the booking and release processes, managing cell blocks, and managing/overseeing the inmate population. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Experience supervising a group of individuals (more than one). Experience using a law enforcement records management system (e.g., New World). Coursework in Criminal Justice or related field. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Conducts booking and classification for detainees upon arrival to jail by reviewing arrest reports, obtaining personal information, collecting property, and assigning housing locations in order to create an official record of arrests conducted within the jurisdiction. Classifies detainees to determine appropriate housing location (e.g., felon, female, gang affiliation, mental illness, disabled) and assigns to appropriate holding cells based on known characteristics. Provides for the health and safety needs of inmates by monitoring activities, securing the jail facility, and performing inspections. Performs various administrative duties by reviewing/verifying information, filing documents, and writing reports in order to provide services to the general public. Oversees the entry and/or exit of detainees, inmates, and other various authorized individuals (e.g., family/friends, attorneys, clergy, work release inmates, etc.) within the jail facility by documenting visits, arranging transport, and providing necessary security for safety purposes. Maintains cleanliness and operational use of the jail facility by performing housekeeping and maintenance activities and/or directing trustee inmates in housekeeping and maintenance activities. Enforces jail rules and regulations by using intervention techniques, disciplining inmates who have violated rules and regulations, and answering questions in order to maintain order within the jail facility. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. Performs various inspections (e.g., cell check, perimeter check, physical inspection, etc.) to ensure inmates are healthy, safe, and not engaged in illegal activities (e.g., violence, sexual misconduct). Completes incident reports to include the name(s) of inmates involved, time and place of the incident, discipline received, isolation times, and a narrative of events to serve as documentation for jail and/or court personnel. Documents issues relating to job performance of subordinate staff, to include recommendations and disciplinary actions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including: various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends. EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
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Birmingham, Staffordshire
Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Department page is loaded Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Departmentlocations: Merit System: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R TARGET CLOSE DATE: 02/23/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 21 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Birmingham Police Department is seeking to hire a Corrections Lieutenant to work within the city jail and be responsible for directly supervising Corrections Sergeants and generally overseeing and maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. The duties performed by employees in this job class are supervisory and administrative in nature but are generally more complex than those performed by Corrections Sergeants. Work involves a variety of responsibilities, including investigating complaints of a complex or sensitive nature, monitoring an inventory of supplies, reviewing and completing numerous written reports, conducting performance evaluations of Corrections Sergeants. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: $27.69 - $42.96 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's License. NCIC/ACJIC Certification. Experience in a jail/detention facility to include planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and training corrections staff on duties, policies, and procedures. Experience conducting investigations of internal and external complaints related to jail activities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Completion of Supervisor Training Course, Management Training Course, Jail Management Training Course, or related courses. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Law, Criminal Justice, Social Science). TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Enforces jail operating procedures by overseeing jail operations and security, ensuring operations are in compliance with rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures pertinent to jail operations, and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment. Identifies potential safety, security, and/or maintenance problems through inspections and develops plan to prevent or correct problems. Prepares purchase requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment to submit to appropriate personnel for approval. Supervises all functions and activities of assigned shift, including: security, staffing, maintenance, booking, court services, movement of inmates, medical and social services, general office activities, storage of inmate property, and classification/housing assignment of inmates. Participates in planning, organizing, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the facility. Investigates incidents and responds to various situations such as complaints, grievances, lawsuits, and rule violations received from inmates, jail personnel, and citizens and submits findings to appropriate personnel to facilitate resolutions to pending issues. Monitors, secures, assesses, and provides for the needs, health and safety of inmates. Receives recommendations from Corrections Officers and Supervisors regarding inmate behavior to determine if social and psychological services are warranted. Refers inmates in need of mental health services to the nurse or hospital to ensure inmates receive proper treatment. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including: various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Department page is loaded Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Departmentlocations: Merit System: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R TARGET CLOSE DATE: 02/23/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 21 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Birmingham Police Department is seeking to hire a Corrections Lieutenant to work within the city jail and be responsible for directly supervising Corrections Sergeants and generally overseeing and maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. The duties performed by employees in this job class are supervisory and administrative in nature but are generally more complex than those performed by Corrections Sergeants. Work involves a variety of responsibilities, including investigating complaints of a complex or sensitive nature, monitoring an inventory of supplies, reviewing and completing numerous written reports, conducting performance evaluations of Corrections Sergeants. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: $27.69 - $42.96 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's License. NCIC/ACJIC Certification. Experience in a jail/detention facility to include planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and training corrections staff on duties, policies, and procedures. Experience conducting investigations of internal and external complaints related to jail activities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Completion of Supervisor Training Course, Management Training Course, Jail Management Training Course, or related courses. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Law, Criminal Justice, Social Science). TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Enforces jail operating procedures by overseeing jail operations and security, ensuring operations are in compliance with rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures pertinent to jail operations, and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment. Identifies potential safety, security, and/or maintenance problems through inspections and develops plan to prevent or correct problems. Prepares purchase requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment to submit to appropriate personnel for approval. Supervises all functions and activities of assigned shift, including: security, staffing, maintenance, booking, court services, movement of inmates, medical and social services, general office activities, storage of inmate property, and classification/housing assignment of inmates. Participates in planning, organizing, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the facility. Investigates incidents and responds to various situations such as complaints, grievances, lawsuits, and rule violations received from inmates, jail personnel, and citizens and submits findings to appropriate personnel to facilitate resolutions to pending issues. Monitors, secures, assesses, and provides for the needs, health and safety of inmates. Receives recommendations from Corrections Officers and Supervisors regarding inmate behavior to determine if social and psychological services are warranted. Refers inmates in need of mental health services to the nurse or hospital to ensure inmates receive proper treatment. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including: various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.