Correctional Sergeant l (New Hanover CC)

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, sick leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction's New Hanover Correctional Center in Wilmington seeks a Correctional Sergeant I (S) to supervise Correctional Officer I's in a minimum custody facility. Responsibilities include assigning posts, monitoring performance, and ensuring safety.

Applicants must meet certification requirements, pass background checks, and undergo medical and psychological evaluations; rotating shifts and state benefits are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area or post.
• Overseeing officer activities and performance, and ensuring the custody, security and welfare of offenders are maintained.
• Assigning work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.

Skills

Facility operations

Prison policies

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S) Position Number 60070113 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 is responsible for providing first-line supervision to Correctional Officer I's in a minimum custody security facility. Job responsibilities include; but are not limited to, the following:

• Assigning lower level custody staff to a particular area or post.
• Overseeing officer activities and performance, and ensuring that the custody, security and welfare of offenders are maintained.
• Assigning work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing operational procedures and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to policy.

Salary Range:

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

This posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

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.

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.

This is a full-time position working rotating shifts with State Benefits.

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 New Hanover Correctional Center

New Hanover Correctional Center is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and houses up to 402 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:

1. Complete education history (including high school)
2. Full work experience details
3. Certificates and licenses, if applicable
4. 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 scr