Correctional Sergeant I — Prison Custody Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Svc

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Adult Correction in North Carolina seeks a Correctional Sergeant I (S) at Dan River Prison Work Farm, Caswell. Supervises Correctional Officers, plans work schedules, and oversees custody and welfare of offenders in a state facility.

The position reports to the Correctional Lieutenant I. Candidates must meet CJ standards, pass background, drug screen, medical and psychological evaluations, and hold a valid driver’s license for a minimum custody, security-focused role.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience requirements are defined in the vacancy announcement.
• Knowledge of prison policies and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and manage correctional staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist and instruct officers in the performance of their duties and complete performance evaluations; disseminates and interprets to officers and offender's rules and regulations formulated by the department.
• Make frequent tours of inspection to ascertain that officers are alert, that discipline is being maintained and that assignments are being carried out.
• Supervise offender counts and maintenance of all records so that offenders may be accounted for at all times; supervises periodic search of offender quarters for contraband.
• Conduct investigations, develop prisons operational, emergency plans and post orders.
• Work is performed according to standard departmental procedures and supplemental instructions are received through the established chain of command.

Skills

Prison policies

Facility operations

Job description

Adult Correction in North Carolina seeks a Correctional Sergeant I (S) at Dan River Prison Work Farm, Caswell. Supervises Correctional Officers, plans work schedules, and oversees custody and welfare of offenders in a state facility.

The position reports to the Correctional Lieutenant I. Candidates must meet CJ standards, pass background, drug screen, medical and psychological evaluations, and hold a valid driver’s license for a minimum custody, security-focused role.