Correctional Sergeant ll; Pamlico CI

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community.

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Correctional Sergeant II (S)

NC08

This position is located at Pamlico Correctional Institution, a medium security prison housing approximately 750 adult male offenders.

There was an update to the Salary Range Effective February 1, 2026. The new salary range is $39,244-$68,679.

This is a Repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply.

Work in this class involves first‑line supervision to Correctional Officer II’s in medium custody facilities or institutions, increasing the custody and security coverage. Positions assign lower‑level custody staff to a particular area or post. Employees oversee officer activities and performance and ensure that the custody, security and welfare of offenders is maintained. Employees arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures and ensure rules and regulations are followed according to policy.

Positions may serve as the Officer‑in‑Charge (OIC). Positions report directly to a Correctional Lieutenant II and/or Correctional Housing Unit Manager. At this level, employees may supervise offenders in restrictive housing.

Management Preference:
Eastern Region Office prefers candidates with no less than 2 years as a Correctional Officer.

The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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.

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as Correctional Officer II; 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.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Vickie Denise Shaw

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