Lead Correctional Sergeant – Close-Custody Shift Supervisor

Adult Correction; Maryland; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Ser

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Sergeant III to supervise Officer III staff in a close custody institution. You will coordinate shift coverage, enforce policy, and maintain safety and security of offenders.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and several years in corrections, plus eligibility for state certification. This is a full-time role with state benefits and mandatory overtime during adverse weather.

Qualifications

• High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Officer
• Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage and assign staff to posts in a close custody facility.
• Oversee staff training, conduct inspections, and ensure rules and procedures are followed.
• Maintain facility security and oversee searches for contraband.
• Lead staff during drills, emergencies, and tactical assignments.
• Prepare reports, conduct evaluations, and assist with employee discipline.

Skills

Knowledge of facility operations

Knowledge of Prisons’ policy and  pro‑

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Sergeant III to supervise Officer III staff in a close custody institution. You will coordinate shift coverage, enforce policy, and maintain safety and security of offenders.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and several years in corrections, plus eligibility for state certification. This is a full-time role with state benefits and mandatory overtime during adverse weather.