Correctional Sergeant l (Brown Creek CI)

State of North Carolina; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Adult Correction, seeks a Correctional Sergeant I at Brown Creek Correctional Institution in Polkton to supervise custody staff and maintain order, safety and security within a mid‑to high‑level security facility.

You will assign posts, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with policies while coordinating drills, searches and emergencies. This is a full‑time role with state benefits and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Facility Operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons’ Policy and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing officers’ activities and performance to ensure custody, security and welfare of offenders.
• Arranging work schedules to ensure shift coverage and enforce policies.
• Ensuring staff training and proper conduct.
• Maintaining facility security through inspections and safety standards.
• Leading staff during drills, searches and emergencies.
• Responding to emergencies, investigating security issues, and preparing reports.

Skills

Facility Operations

Prisons’ Policy & Procedures

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant I (S)

Position Number

60057624

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 Lieutenant I, this position will be responsible for assigning lower-level custody staff to a particular area or post. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overseeing officers’ activities and performance and ensuring that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained.
• Arranging work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures, and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.
• Ensuring staff is fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed.
• Maintaining facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of offenders.
• Giving direction during drills, searches, and in emergencies.
• Leading staff in carrying out tactical assignment(s).
• Responding to emergencies, searches for escaped offenders, and transports offenders.
• Conducting and/or supervising searches of offenders, their living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
• Investigating and acting, where appropriate, regarding security issues, incidents, disputes, and complaints.
• Preparing and reviewing a variety of reports.
• Completing annual performance evaluations and assisting in assessing, evaluating, and implementing employee discipline.
• Conducting staff briefing sessions.
• Performing other related duties as required.

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.

This is a RE-POST of position 60057624. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply.

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

• Knowledge of Facility Operations.
• Knowledge of Prisons’ Policy and Procedures.

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

• 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

Required Adverse Weather Reporting

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.

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.

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 Brown Creek Correctional Institution

Brown Creek Correctional Institution is located in Polkton, North Carolina and houses up to 916 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

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

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

• 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 NCDAC must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NCDAC: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

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 of experience as a correctional officer

Or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.