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Adult Correction Agency is seeking a Correctional Sergeant I to supervise subordinate officers and oversee custody and welfare of male offenders in a minimum custody facility.
The role requires eligibility for state certification, background check, drug screen, valid driver's license, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Salary range $37,377–$65,408 with state benefits.
Agency Adult Correction
Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S)
Position Number 65022344
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
Reporting to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager II, this position provides supervision for subordinate officers regarding their assigned tasks with male offenders in a Minimum custody state correctional facility. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408
This 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:
Necessary Special Qualifications:
MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
To be considered for a Correctional Sergeant I position, ALL applicants must:
This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC07. 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 Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Center:
Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation Center is located in Lumberton, North Carolina and houses up to 192 male offenders in a 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:
If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
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: