Correctional Lieutenant III - Alexander Correctional Institution

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Sev

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina, seeks a Correctional Lieutenant III (S) to supervise and coordinate activities in a close custody setting. The role supports the Correctional Captain and oversees sergeant-level staff across shifts.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, policy adherence, and incident investigations, with mandatory duty responsibilities during adverse weather. Internal posting for NC Department of Adult Corrections employees.

Qualifications

• Documented knowledge of facility operations.
• Documented knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures.
• Documented Supervisory skills in a Prison facility.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervision for subordinate staff, conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.
• Completing, reviewing, and maintaining employee time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms.
• Conducting investigations as assigned both for offender and employee disciplinaries.
• Monitoring and maintaining assigned employee equipment, ensuring that all assigned equipment is operational.
• Conducting inspections of housing units and other buildings, grounds, and posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained, NCDAC policy is being followed, and that assignments are carried out properly.
• Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.
• Conducting searches of staff, visitors, and offenders for contraband.
• Responding to emergency situations as needed.
• Serving as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the facility in the absence of the Correctional Captain.

Skills

Facility operations

Prisons policy

Supervisory skills

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Lieutenant III (S)

Position Number

60057699

Grade

NC11

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This is position is at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Alexander Correctional is a closed custody male facility with approximately 1,000 beds.

Work in this position involves assisting in planning, supervising, and coordinating activities in a close custody institution. Employees supervise Correctional Sergeant III's. Reporting to the Correctional Captain III, this position independently provides support to the Correctional Captain and is primarily responsible for:

• Providing supervision for subordinate staff, conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting all personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post.


• Completing, reviewing, and maintaining employee time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations and administrative forms.


• Conducting investigations as assigned both for offender and employee disciplinaries.


• Monitoring and maintaining assigned employee equipment, ensuring that all assigned equipment is operational.


• Conducting inspections of housing units and other buildings, grounds, and posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained, NCDAC policy is being followed, and that assignments are carried out properly.


• Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.


• Conducting searches of staff, visitors, and offenders for contraband.


• Responding to emergency situations as needed.


• Serving as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the facility in the absence of the Correctional Captain.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $45,431.00 - $79,504.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of facility operations


• Documented knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures


• Documented Supervisory skills in a Prison facility

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

This Position Is Designated As \"Mandatory\" And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Repost - Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options


• Retirement Plans


• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits


• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave


• Paid Parental Leave

Note to Current State Employees :

The salary grade for this position is NC11 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

About The Division of Institutions:

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Contact Information:

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerati