Correctional Lieutenant ll - Warren Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; Manson (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community...

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction is recruiting for a Corrections Sergeant II at Warren Correctional Institution.

The role centers on planning, supervision, and coordination of activities within a medium custody male facility, with primary custodial duties and serving as shift supervisor. You will lead first-line supervision of Sergeants, act as Officer in Charge in the captain’s absence, manage schedules, disciplinary actions, and ensure safety and order.

Qualifications

• Documented report-writing experience.
• Knowledge of prison policies/procedures or facility operations.
• GED or high school diploma; 2.5 years as a Correctional Sergeant or 2 years as Correctional Sergeant II.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-line supervisor of Correctional Sergeant II’s.
• Act as Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of the Correctional Captain II.
• Assist with personnel actions, schedules, and disciplinary activities.
• Coordinate leave requests, job applications, reports, and offender concerns.
• Inspect housing units, grounds, and posts to ensure discipline and proper assignments.
• Review investigations on security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing employee discipline.
• Serve on the offender classification committee.
• Act as incident commander with authority to use impact munition.
• Prepare records and reports.

Skills

Report writing

Prison policies

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

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

Reporting to a Correctional Captain II, the position is involved in the planning, supervision, and coordination of activities at a medium custody male correctional facility. Responsibilities are primarily custodial in nature including serving as shift supervisor. This level is distinguished from Correctional Lieutenant I based on increased staffing totals, larger offender population totals and the complexity of the facility operation which may include some restrictive housing.

Responsibilities

• Serving as first line supervisor of Correctional Sergeant II’s.
• Serving as Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of the Correctional Captain II.
• Assisting with personnel actions, administrative affairs, officers' work schedules and coordinating activities involving discipline, security, and the welfare of the offender population as needed.
• Coordinating actions, such as employee leave requests, reviewing applications for employment, monthly reports, offender concerns or issues, and other activities relative to a correctional facility.
• Conducting inspections of housing units and other buildings, grounds, and posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained, and that assignments are carried out properly.
• Reviewing investigations regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Assisting in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
• Serving on the offender classification committee.
• Serving as incident commander with the authority to make decisions to use impact munition.
• Preparing a variety of records and reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The KSA/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience with report writing.
• Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures/or Facility Operations.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Salary Range

$41,206 - $72,113

Closing Date

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.

Contract and Hours

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

Location

Warren Correctional Institution is a mixed custody facility that houses minimum, medium, and close custody offenders. The current capacity of Warren CI is 809 male offenders, with most offenders being housed in medium custody. Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may work at the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, gaining marketable job skills and self-confidence participating in the manufacturing of soap and cleaning products. Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may also participate in vocational training and educational courses to earn their HiSet/GED. They may also participate in the At Both Ends of the Leash (ABEL) program, which provides an opportunity for offenders to train service animals for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.

Application Notes

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Education Equivalency Verification

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB-23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years six months of experience as a Correctional Sergeant OR two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant II; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.