Senior Correctional Sergeant: Shift Supervisor

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Day

Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant III (S) at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury. You will supervise Officer IIIs, assign posts, and maintain custody, safety, and inmate welfare on a rotating shift.

You will lead drills, conduct searches, and respond to emergencies while preparing reports and guiding staff performance. Certification eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Three years of experience as a Correctional Officer or two years as a Correctional Officer III.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Correctional Officer III staff in a close-custody institution.
• Assign work posts and ensure shift coverage and adherence to procedures.
• Oversee inmate searches, searches of living quarters, and contraband surveillance.
• Prepare and review a variety of reports and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Lead staff during drills and emergencies and respond to incidents as needed.

Skills

Facility operations

Prison policies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience as Correctional Officer

Experience as Correctional Officer III

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Sergeant III (S) at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury. You will supervise Officer IIIs, assign posts, and maintain custody, safety, and inmate welfare on a rotating shift.

You will lead drills, conduct searches, and respond to emergencies while preparing reports and guiding staff performance. Certification eligibility is required.