Correctional Sergeant l - Dan River Prison Work Farm

Adult Correction; Yanceyville (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

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Adult Correction in Caswell, NC seeks a Correctional Sergeant I (S) at Dan River Prison Work Farm. This role supervises officers, assists with scheduling, assigns posts, and maintains welfare and custody standards for offenders in a minimum-custody facility.

The position requires knowledge of prison policies and procedures, with the possibility of rotation to various duties as needed. Reporting to a Correctional Lieutenant I, you’re part of a structured state system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of experience as a correctional officer.
• Documented knowledge of prison policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise staff and enforce rules within a state correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist and instruct officers in performance of duties and complete evaluations.
• Conduct regular tours to ensure discipline and proper post assignments.
• Supervise offender counts and maintenance of records for accountability.
• Investigate incidents, develop prison operational and emergency plans.
• Follow chain of command and rotate to various assignments.

Skills

Prison policies

Facility operations

Criminal justice standards

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S) Position Number 60061713 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. 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:

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

CJ ROLE

• 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

60061713 Is An Anticipated Vacancy.

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:

• 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.

• 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 applicantion.

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." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: 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

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.

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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina.

We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions 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.