Correctional Lieutenant ll - Warren Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina; Soul City (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community ...

Job summary

The State of North Carolina seeks a Correctional Lieutenant II (S) at Warren Correctional Institution to supervise medium custody operations and coordinate staff assignments. Responsibilities include shift supervision, OIC duties, and ensuring safety, discipline, and offender welfare.

Reporting to a Captain II, the role involves coordinating leave, scheduling, and investigations, and participating in classification decisions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 2.5 years as a Correctional Sergeant, or 2 years as Sergeant II.
• Eligibility for CJ Standards Commission certification.
• PREA compliance and background checks required.

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.
• Coordinate leave requests, employment applications, monthly reports, and offender concerns.
• Inspect housing units, buildings, grounds, and posts for alertness and discipline.
• Review investigations regarding security issues, incidents and complaints.
• Assist in assessing and implementing employee discipline.
• Serve on the offender classification committee and act as incident commander when needed.

Skills

Report writing

Prison policies

Facility operations

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

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 Leave

Visit 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 REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

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 skillsand 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.

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 aDD-214 Member-4Form(Certificateof 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.