Correctional Sergeant ll - Craggy Correctional Center

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March 11, 2026 (8 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-110311
** Agency
* * Adult Correction
** Division
* * COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
** Job Classification Title
** Correctional Sergeant II (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC08

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.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
** Description of Work
** Salary Range: $39,244.00 - $68,679.00       This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction.
This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 03/01/2026.
If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the opportunity to apply for the Correctional Sergeant II position located at Craggy Correctional Center. Located in beautiful Asheville, NC. Craggy Correctional Center is a minimum and medium custody facility in Buncombe County with approximately 182 minimum and 408 medium security custody male offenders.
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 inmates 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 the Correctional Assistant Superintendent. At this level, employees may supervise inmates in restrictive housing.
Ensures that staff is fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed. Maintains facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulation and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of offenders. Gives directions during drills, searches and in emergencies. May lead staff in carrying out tactical assignments. Responds to emergency situation, searches for escaped offenders and transports offenders.

Conducts and/or supervises searches of offenders, their living quarters and work areas for contraband. Services as first line mediator for offender and/or staff conflicts. Investigates and takes action, where appropriate regarding security issues, incident, disputes and complaints. Prepares other duties as required.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Management Preferences:
*** Working knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities.
* Working knowledge of various policies, procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates.
** Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

**** Necessary Special

Qualifications:

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
**** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with .
**** Note to Current State Employees:
** 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.
** The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.
**** Minimum

Education and Experience
** 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…