Montgomery City County Personnel

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise corrections officers engaged in the security and control of inmates in the Montgomery County Detention Facility.  As first line supervisors, sergeants may be required on occasion to perform tasks typically performed by officers or performed by lieutenants. Sergeants spend the majority of their time performing the following work responsibilities:  ensuring the safety of staff and inmates, supervising officers, processing inmates for release, and operating the central control booth.  In addition, sergeants will also perform the following work responsibilities to a lesser degree:  supervising inmate actions and movement, booking inmates, performing intake duties, and performing administrative duties.  Work is performed under the supervision of a Corrections Officer Lieutenant.  The work of a sergeant differs from that of a corporal in that a sergeant has supervisory authority, and the work of a sergeant differs from that of a lieutenant in that a lieutenant has responsibility for an entire shift.  Work involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions which may arise in a correctional institution.

Applicants must be 19 years of age at the time of appointment. Individuals who have a POST-C certification from the Alabama Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Commission will be hired into the Corrections Officer classification.  They serve a six-month probationary period during which they receive six weeks of on-the-job training.  Individuals who do not have the certification will be hired into the Corrections Officer Trainee classification in probationary status. They attend a two-week jail management class and six weeks of on-the-job training with the first six months.  Upon successful completion of the training period, individuals are appointed to the Corrections Officer classification and serve a six-month probation. 

Applicants who are offered employment will be required to undergo a medical examination by a physician designated by the appointing authority and successfully complete a physical agility test, drug test, and thorough background investigation prior to being employed.  Employees must have and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license. 

Officers are trained in and must be certified in the use of the following: pepper spray or Mace, Strategic Self-defense & Grappling Tactics (SSGT), and CPR. E-Team members are required to be taser certified.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works within a secured facility with inmates of various classifications (i.e., minimum security to maximum security).  May be required to physically restrain or subdue inmates.  May be required to inspect perimeter and facility which involves moving from floor to floor using elevators and/or stairs, entering control booths via staircase, etc.  Required to work twelve-hour shifts.