Correctional Lieutenant lll - (Scotland CI)

Adult Correction; 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 & community leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Adult Correction in North Carolina seeks a Corrections Sergeant to supervise staff at a state prison facility. The role includes shift leadership, post assignments, and ensuring staff readiness in a rotating schedule.

The position requires NC certification eligibility, background checks, drug screening, medical and psychological evaluations, and a valid driver’s license. Strong report writing and policy knowledge are preferred, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for subordinate staff, conduct shift line-up, assign posts, and inspect personnel for fitness.
• Conduct investigations and perform searches of persons, places, and objects.
• Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, evaluations, and administrative forms.
• Perform security inspections of the facility and grounds; monitor posts for alertness and proper execution of assignments.
• Perform rescue functions including CPR, basic first aid, removing people from danger, and using firefighting equipment.
• Identify training needs and coordinate delivery of training to staff.
• Account for persons and funds and ensure equipment is operational.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Facility operations knowledge

Policies & procedures knowledge

Report writing skills

Education

HS/GED and 3 years Correctional Sergeant experience

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 and working closely with the Correctional Captain III, this position provides supervision for subordinate staff regarding their assigned tasks with male offenders in a Minimum/Medium/Close custody state correctional facility.

Job 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.
• Conducting investigations and performing searches of persons, places, and objects.
• Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty roster, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
• Performing security inspections of the facility and grounds, monitoring posts to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained, and that assignments are carried out properly.
• Performing rescue functions to include CPR, basic first aid, physically removing people from dangerous areas, and using fire-fighting equipment to include fire hoses, extinguishers, and breathing apparatuses.
• Identifying training needs and coordinating delivery of training to subordinate staff.
• Accounting for persons and funds and ensuring that all equipment is operationally ready for use.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $45,431 - $79,504

The job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above. 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 supervisory skills in a prison facility
• Knowledge of facility operations
• Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures
• Documented report writing skills

Necessary Special Qualifications

• MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver's license

Adverse Weather Reporting

This position is designated as 'Mandatory' and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Contract & Working Hours

This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

State Benefits Information

• 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.

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.

About Scotland Correctional Institution

Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,800 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

Supplemental Application Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (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.

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable

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 DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NCDAC 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 NCDAC: 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 three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant
• Two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.