Correctional Sergeant l - Dan River Prison Work Farm

Adult Correction; Yanceyville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adult Correction seeks a supervisor for Dan River Prison Work Farm in Caswell, NC. The role reports to a Correctional Lieutenant I and oversees Correctional Officers, planning work schedules and post assignments to ensure custody and welfare of offenders in a state facility.

Required are a high school education with two years as a correctional officer and eligibility for NC certification; a background check and drug screening are mandatory, with travel as needed within the facility network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus two years of experience as a correctional officer.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Assist and instruct officers; interpret rules and regulations governing the department.
• Make frequent tours to ensure officers are alert, disciplined, and assignments are carried out.
• Supervise offender counts and maintain records; conduct searches for contraband.
• Conduct investigations and develop prison operations, emergency plans, and post orders.

Skills

Prison policies & procedures

Facility operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 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
  
• Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

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

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.

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

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.