Security Risk Group (SRG) Lieutenant III

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading correctional facility, where your role as a Security Risk Group Lieutenant will be pivotal in managing the safety and security of the institution. You'll oversee operations related to the Security Risk Group population, ensuring that intelligence is gathered and utilized effectively to mitigate risks. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of offenders and the safety of staff and the public. With a competitive salary range and comprehensive state benefits, this is an opportunity to contribute to a vital mission while advancing your career in public service.

Benefits

State Benefits

Job security

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must document experience in discipline and rehabilitation of offenders.
• Knowledgeable in emergency response procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the Intelligence Team regarding SRG issues.
• Maintain information on activities that may pose risks to safety.

Skills

Emergency response procedures

Discipline and rehabilitation methods

Working with Security Risk Group populations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience as a Correctional Sergeant

Job description

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.

Reporting to the Associate Warden of Operations, 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. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Overseeing, supervising, and providing guidance for the Intelligence Team to include the Security Risk Group Intelligence Officer (SRGIO) in SRG related issues/incidents at the facility level.
2. 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.
3. Providing security, supervision and gathering of intelligence for potential incidents involving gang activity and related data.
4. Overseeing the investigation process for SRG related issues/incidents at the facility level.
5. Monitoring trends, tracking the validation process, and tracking progress of all SRG programs.
6. Serving as liaison to the Division of Institutions at the facility level.
7. Interacting on a daily basis with facility staff and leadership regarding all SRG matters.
8. Serving as the primary resource and subject matter expert for all facility staff by providing oversight and guidance in the performance of SRG duties.
9. Completing required reports, i.e. SRG Reports, Disciplinary Reports, Incident Reports, Use of Force Reports, Accident Reports, etc. within designated time frame per NCDAC Policy and Procedures & facility Standard Operating Procedures.
10. Ensuring offenders are moved throughout the institution in a safe, secure and orderly manner.

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

As of January 01, 2025, the new salary range will be $43,738 - $76,542.

Note to Current State Employees:

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 Columbus Correctional Institution:

Columbus Correctional Institution is located in Whiteville, North Carolina and houses up to 698 male offenders in a medium custody facility.

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.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

1. Experience of the methods and procedures of discipline and rehabilitation of offenders confined to a correctional facility.
2. Knowledgeable in emergency response procedures.
3. 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. Seehttps://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor 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.

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 the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-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.
• PerNC 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 theFBI’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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