Correctional Lieutenant ll - Warren Correctional Institution

Correction Enterprises; Northern (KY); Hybrid; 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

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Lieutenant II at Warren Correctional Institution. You will supervise staff, act as Officer in Charge when needed, and oversee discipline, scheduling, and reports in a medium custody facility.

Responsibilities include inspections, incident investigations, and serving on classification committees to ensure safety and order. Eligible NC certifications required; strong leadership needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required with two years six months of experience as a Correctional Sergeant.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line supervisor of Sergeant II’s.
• Act as Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of the Captain II.
• Assist with personnel actions, schedules, and discipline.
• Coordinate leave requests and review applications for employment.
• Prepare a variety of records and reports.
• Conduct inspections of housing units and other buildings, grounds and posts to ensure discipline.

Skills

Report writing

Prison policies

Facility operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience as Correctional Sergeant II

Job description

## Correctional Lieutenant ll - Warren Correctional InstitutionApply: Warren County, NC: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: September 24, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR-124061**Agency**Adult Correction**Division**COO - OPS - Institutions Operations**Job Classification Title**Correctional Lieutenant II (S)**Position Number**60071350**Grade**NC09**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. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Serving as first line supervisor of Correctional Sergeant II’s. 2. Serving as Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of the Correctional Captain II. 3. Assisting with personnel actions, administrative affairs, officers' work schedules and coordinating activities involving discipline, security, and the welfare of the offender population as needed. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Reviewing investigations regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints. 7. Assisting in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline. 8. Serving on the offender classification committee. 9. Serving as incident commander with the authority to make decisions to use impact munition. 10. Preparing a variety of records and reports.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/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 LeaveVisit the State Benefits website for additional information.**Salary Range**: $41,206 - $72,113***This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.*****This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.**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.**About Warren Correctional Institution**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.# **Supplemental Application Information****Application Process**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 considerations pertinent to the advertised position.**Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.** Applications must include:* Complete education history (including high school)* Full work experience details* Certificates and licenses, if applicable* Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.* Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.* 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**If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. 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**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.**Contact Information****If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at** **[e-mail]** **or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)** **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.