Correctional Sergeant l - Dan River Prison Work Farm

Arts In Wilmington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Sergeant I at Dan River Prison Work Farm in Caswell, NC. The role supervises officers, plans schedules, and ensures offender welfare in a minimum-custody setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or GED), two years of correctional experience, background checks, and a valid driver’s license. Salary ranges from $37,377 to $65,408 with state benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus two years of correctional officer experience.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Must pass criminal background check, negative drug screening, and medical/psychological evaluations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist and instruct officers in performing duties; disseminate rules and regulations to staff and offenders.
• Make frequent tours of inspection to ensure discipline and proper execution of assignments.
• Supervise offender counts and maintenance of records to account for offenders; supervise searches for contraband.
• Conduct investigations and develop prison operations, emergency plans and post orders.

Skills

Prison Policies & Procedures

Facility Operations

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Correctional Sergeant l - Dan River Prison Work FarmApply: Caswell County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 6, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR-124806**Agency**Adult Correction**Division**COO - OPS - Institutions Operations**Job Classification Title**Correctional Sergeant I (S)**Position Number**60061718**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**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 *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 Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations.***The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date*****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 LeaveVisit the State Benefits website for additional information.## CJ ROLETo 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.**Supplemental Application Information:***Application Process*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.If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.*Criminal Justice Certified Positions**If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:* *Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification**. 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 applicantions.*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**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. 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. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.