Correctional Sergeant ll - Mountain View Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Benefits

Vacation & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

Adult Correction in North Carolina seeks a Correctional Sergeant II (S) at Mountain View Correctional Institution. This role provides first‑line supervision to Correctional Officer II's in a medium‑custody facility and reports to the Correctional Lieutenant, coordinating security coverage and offender supervision.

The position offers state benefits, a salary range of $39,244 to $68,679, and opportunities for training, along with mandatory weather reporting and internal posting for eligible state

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Leadership of Correctional Officer II's in a medium-custody facility.
• Ensure Security & Safety Operations and incident responsiveness.
• Oversee Offender Supervision and compliance with policy & procedures.
• Manage Shift Operations and reporting; maintain professional conduct.
• Support Training & Staff Development and uphold emergency preparedness.

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Sergeant II (S)

Position Number

60059099

Grade

NC08

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 in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina at Mountain View Correctional Institution in Avery County. Mountain View is a medium custody male facility that houses approximately 908 offenders. We offer a variety of educational classes and programs to promote offender rehabilitation.

Work in this class involves first‑line supervision to Correctional Officer II's in medium-custody facilities or institutions, increasing the custody and security coverage. Position reports to Correctional Lieutenant

Key duties:

• 1. Supervision & Leadership
• 2. Security & Safety Operations
• 3. Offender Supervision
• 4. Incident Response
• 5. Shift Operations Management
• 6. Policy & Procedure Compliance
• 7. Communication & Reporting
• 8. Training & Staff Development
• 9. Emergency Preparedness.
• 10. Professional Conduct

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244-$68,679 Salary Grade: NC08

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:

Management Preferences:

Knowledge of facility operations.

Knowledge of Prisons' policy and procedures.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date

This Is an Internal Posting Open Only for Current North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

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 III 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.

Note to Current State Employees :

The salary grade for this position is NC08 . 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.

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.