Correctional Sergeant l - (Southern CI)

Adult Correction; Maryland; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans NCFlex

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Day

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant I (S) to supervise subordinate officers in a male offender facility across minimum, medium, and close custody. Reporting to the Correctional Lieutenant III, you will assign posts, monitor performance, complete reports, and ensure safety and custody.

The posted salary range is $37,377 to $65,408 with full state benefits. Must meet requirements: high school diploma or GED and two years of correctional officer

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School or GED diploma and two years of experience as a correctional officer.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for subordinate officers regarding assigned tasks with male offenders in a minimum/medium/close custody facility.
• Supervise and assign officers to areas/posts, and oversee time reports, rosters, leave schedules, and evaluations.
• Ensure custody and welfare of offenders and accountability for personnel and equipment.

Skills

Facility operations

Prisons policy & procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Sergeant I (S) Position Number 60071811 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 III, this position provides supervision for subordinate officers regarding their assigned tasks with male offenders in a Minimum/Medium/Close custody state correctional facility.

• Conducting shift line-up, making shift assignments, and inspecting personnel to determine if they are physically and mentally capable of assuming an assigned post
• Supervising and assigning subordinate officers to a particular area or post.
• Completing, reviewing, and maintaining time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms.
• Accounting for persons and funds to ensure that all assigned equipment is operationally ready.
• Responsible for subordinate officers' activities relating to the custody and welfare of offenders.
• Working rotating and various duty assignments within the defined level of work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above. This is a RE-POST of position 60071811. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do NOT need to re-apply. Please be sure to provide a working telephone number and/or e-mail address with your application for any interview requests you may receive.

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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

• 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

Adverse Weather Reporting: This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

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

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.

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 Southern Correctional Institution

Southern Correctional Institution is located in Troy, North Carolina and houses up to 700 male offenders in a close, medium, and 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:

• 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. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

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 DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NCDAC 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 NCDAC: 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

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.

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.