Senior Correctional Sergeant – Institutions Operations

Adult Correction; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Par

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant III to supervise officers in a close-custody institution in Elizabeth City, NC. The role ensures custody, security and the welfare of inmates, while directing staff, shifts, and procedural adherence.

Responsibilities include conducting drills, searches, emergencies, and reports; maintaining facility security and compliance, with eligibility for CJ Commission certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience as a Correctional Officer or 2 years as a Correctional Officer III.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC CJ Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Correctional Officer III staff in close-custody institutions.
• Arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage and oversee post operations.
• Lead drills, searches, and emergency responses; ensure rules and regulations are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of facility operations

Knowledge of Prisons’ policy andProced

Education

GED or High School Diploma with 3 years CO experience

Job description

NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant III to supervise officers in a close-custody institution in Elizabeth City, NC. The role ensures custody, security and the welfare of inmates, while directing staff, shifts, and procedural adherence.

Responsibilities include conducting drills, searches, emergencies, and reports; maintaining facility security and compliance, with eligibility for CJ Commission certification.