Correctional Sergeant l - Dan River Prison Work Farm

nc; 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 1

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant I at Dan River Prison Work Farm in Caswell, NC. You will supervise correctional officers, assist with work schedules, and enforce the custody and welfare of offenders in a state facility.

This role requires knowledge of prison policies, leadership of shifts, and adherence to state procedures. Applicants must pass background checks and drug screening and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Documented knowledge of prison policies and procedures or facility operations.
• CRIMINAL JUSTICE standards compliance (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist and instruct officers in duties and performance evaluations.
• Conduct regular tours to ensure discipline and assignments are followed.
• Supervise offender counts and records; monitor searches for contraband.
• Conduct investigations and develop operational and post orders.
• Adhere to procedures and rotate to various duty assignments as needed.

Skills

Prison policies and procedures

Job description

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 Dan River Prison Work Farm, Caswell, NC. Dan River Prison Work Farm is a minimum-custody prison housing male offenders. The largest inmate population consist of minimum custody offenders.

This position reports to the Correctional Lieutenant I, this position will supervise Correctional Officers, assist with planning work schedules and assigning post and is responsible for the officer's activities relation to the custody and welfare of offenders in a state correctional facility.

Job Duties Included:

• 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.
• Employee is subject to rotation to various duty assignments and performs other duties relative to the defined level of work described.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations.

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.

CJ ROLE

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

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.

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