Correctional Sergeant

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Sergeant I (S) in the COO - OPS - Institutions Operations division. This role provides first-line supervision of staff, maintains continuous security coverage, and supports inmate welfare at a minimum-custody facility.

Reporting to a Lieutenant I or Superintendent, you will assign posts, manage schedules, supervise performance, and document custody operations while enforcing facility rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assign correctional officers to designated areas or posts based on operational coverage needs.
• Arrange staff work schedules to maintain shift coverage.
• Supervise officer activities and evaluate subordinate staff performance.
• Oversee custody operations to maintain inmate security and welfare.
• Implement operational procedures and enforce facility rules consistent with applicable policies.
• Direct immediate responses to emergencies, determining appropriate actions to maintain safety and security.
• Serve as Officer-in-Charge or the highest-ranking custody staff member on the grounds when assigned.
• Prepare reports documenting custody operations, incidents, or staff performance.

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant I (S)

Position Number

60069430

Grade

NC07

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 position provides first-line supervision of Correctional Officer I staff in a minimum-custody correctional facility, supporting continuous security coverage and inmate welfare. The role oversees assigned custody operations, staff deployment, and compliance with facility procedures and may serve as the highest-ranking custody staff member on the grounds or Officer-in-Charge (OIC). The position reports to a Correctional Lieutenant I and/or a Correctional Assistant Superintendent.

Key Duties Include:

• Assign correctional officers to designated areas or posts based on operational coverage needs.
• Arrange staff work schedules to maintain shift coverage.
• Supervise officer activities and evaluate subordinate staff performance.
• Oversee custody operations to maintain inmate security and welfare.
• Implement operational procedures and enforce facility rules consistent with applicable policies.
• Direct immediate responses to emergencies, determining appropriate actions to maintain safety and security.
• Serve as Officer-in-Charge or the highest-ranking custody staff member on the grounds when assigned.
• Prepare reports documenting custody operations, incidents, or staff performance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $37,377 - $65,408

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

To be considered for a Correctional Sargent position, 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

State Benefits Information:

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

Division of Investigations:

The Investigations Section is responsible for conducting detailed investigations into alleged criminal conduct, staff or offender misconduct, and threats to the safety of individuals or facilities. Investigators collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to document findings, ensure due process, and take appropriate actions in response to investigative outcomes.

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 organizat