Correctional Sergeant II - Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Ser

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction in Spruce Pine, NC, seeks a Correctional Sergeant II to supervise staff in a medium custody facility. You will oversee shift lines, assign posts, and ensure officer readiness while maintaining custody and security of offenders.

The role reports to a Correctional Lieutenant II and requires managing time reports, rosters, and evaluations, as well as coordinating schedules and post coverage within policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years as Correctional Officer II.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC CJ Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate staff, conduct shift line-ups, assign posts, and assess officer readiness.
• Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, and evaluations.
• Account for personnel and funds and ensure equipment readiness and post coverage.
• Assign lower-level staff to posts, oversee activities, and maintain custody and security of offenders.
• Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage and enforce policy procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Shift scheduling

Facility operations

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant II (S) Position Number 60064395 Grade NC08

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 is located at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine, NC. Avery Mitchell is a medium custody male facility. Work in this position involves first-line supervision to Correctional Officer II’s in medium-custody facilities or institutions, increasing the custody and security coverage. Position reports to Correctional Lieutenant II.

Key Duties Included:

• Provide 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.
• Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
• Account for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
• Assign lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post, overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained.
• Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $39,244.00 - $68,679.00. 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 knowledge of facility operations
• Documented knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures

Posting Details

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date. 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 Position Is Designated As “Mandatory” And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

State Benefits Information:

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

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.

Supplemental Contact Information

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.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

• 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 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 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." 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

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as Correctional Officer 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.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.