Correctional Sergeant II - Nash Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

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Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Sergeant II (S) to supervise Correctional Officer IIs at a medium custody male facility. The role includes assigning staff, evaluating performance, coordinating shift coverage, and ensuring custody, security, and welfare of offenders.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with potential weekend and holiday shifts to maintain 24/7 staff coverage.

Qualifications

• Two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, OR two years of experience as Correctional Officer II (or equivalent).
• Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.
• All applicants must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).

Responsibilities

• Assign lower level custody staff to an area or post.
• Evaluate and oversee officer activities and performance and ensure custody, security, and welfare of offenders.
• Coordinate work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement standard operating procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed per policy.
• Manage a facility when highest-ranking custody staff is on premises or acts as Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
• Ensure staff are trained and that proper conduct and procedures are followed.
• Maintain facility security through regular inspections and compliance with regulations.
• Respond to distress codes, escapes, and transport of offenders; communicate instructions during emergencies, drills, and searches.
• Conduct and/or supervise searches of offenders, living areas, and work areas for contraband.
• Investigate and act on security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Prepare, review reports and complete performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant II (S) Position Number 60060129 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

Reporting to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager I at a medium custody male correctional facility, this position is primarily responsible for first line supervision of Correctional Officer IIs. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assigning lower level custody staff to an area or post.
2. Evaluating and overseeing officer activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
3. Coordinating work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to DAC policy.
4. Managing a facility on occasion of being the highest-ranking custody staff on the premises or the Officer‑in‑Charge (OIC).
5. Ensuring that staff are fully trained, and that proper conduct, actions, and procedures are being followed.
6. Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance, health, and safety of offenders.
7. Responding to situations such as distress codes, escapes, and transportation of offenders, and communicating effectively instructions/directions during emergency situations, drills and searches.
8. Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, offender living areas and work areas for contraband.
9. Investigating and acting when appropriate regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
10. Preparing, reviewing reports and completing performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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, but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Documented knowledge of Prisons’ policy and procedures and/or Facility Procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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.

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.

It is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections employees, and eligible state government reduction in force candidates from North Carolina state government, or current temporary employees.

It is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

About Nash Correctional Institution

Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville, Nash County, NC. It houses approximately 800 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to two Correction Enterprises operations located onsite: the Optical Plant and the Print Plant.

The Optical Plant manufactures eyeglasses for customers, such as Medicaid and the Division of Services for the Blind.

The Print Plant is a full-service print shop dedicated to printing services for state government agencies, public school systems, state community college, universities, and non-profit organizations.

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.

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.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [e-mail] or by phone at 919‑582‑6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

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.