Security Risk Group (SRG) Lieutenant

NC Department of Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Risk Group Lieutenant to lead and manage critical functions at a correctional facility. This role involves overseeing the Intelligence Team, ensuring safety and security, and acting as a liaison with various departments. As a key resource for facility staff, you will utilize your expertise in managing security risks associated with gang activities. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the correctional system while ensuring the safety of the community and the orderly operation of the facility. If you are passionate about correctional work and making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in discipline and rehabilitation of offenders.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day functions related to the SRG population.
• Oversee investigations and monitor trends in SRG programs.

Skills

Emergency response procedures

Discipline and rehabilitation methods

Security Risk Group (SRG) knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This posting is INTERNAL TO NCDAC ONLY!

This position is assigned to Roanoke River Correctional Institution, located in Tillery, NC, in Halifax County.

The primary purpose of the Security Risk Group (SRG) Lieutenant for the facility is to manage the day-to-day functions related to the Security Risk Group (SRG) population and serve as the lead for the facility in working with SRG intel. The position will:

• Oversee, supervise, and provide guidance for the Intelligence Team, including the Security Risk Group Intelligence Officer (SRGIO), in SRG-related issues/incidents at the facility level.
• Be responsible for maintaining a source of accumulative information regarding any activities or persons that may pose a risk to the general public, staff, offenders, or the orderly operation of a prison facility.
• Provide security, supervision, and gathering of intelligence for potential incidents involving gang activity and related data.
• Oversee the investigation process for SRG-related issues/incidents at the facility level.
• Monitor trends, track the validation process, and track progress of all SRG programs.
• Serve as liaison to the Division of Institutions at the facility level.
• Interact on a daily basis with facility staff and leadership regarding all SRG matters.
• Serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert for all facility staff by providing oversight and guidance in the performance of SRG duties.
• Complete required reports, i.e., SRG Reports, Disciplinary Reports, Incident Reports, Use of Force Reports, Accident Reports, etc., within the designated time frame per NCDAC Policy and Procedures & facility Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure offenders are moved throughout the institution in a safe, secure, and orderly manner.

“As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state’s pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range(s) will be $43,738 - $76,542.”

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC11. 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 considering the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Department of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience of the methods and procedures of discipline and rehabilitation of offenders confined to a correctional facility.
• Knowledgeable in emergency response procedures.
• Documented knowledge and/or experience working with Security Risk Group (SRG) populations and intel.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant, or two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant III; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation and Reentry. The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions, and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual in our custody. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants with a possibly related Human Service degree such as Divinity, Education, Health Education, Religion, Political Science, Social Science, Special Education, Therapeutic Education, or similar subjects must attach a copy of the college transcript for evaluation.
• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction 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 NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
• If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

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