Correctional Sergeant II - Piedmont Correctional Institution

Correctional Sergeant II - Piedmont Correctional Institution

Apply for the Correctional Sergeant II - Piedmont Correctional Institution role at NC Department of Adult Correction
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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 supervise sentenced people in the community.

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Adult Correction

Operations

Correctional Sergeant II (S)

NC08

Salary Range: $37,782 – $66,120.

This position is located at Piedmont Correctional Institution in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), a medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates. The role involves first‑line supervision of Correctional Officer IIs in medium‑custody facilities or institutions, increasing custody and security coverage. Employees oversee officer activities, performance, and ensure the custody, security, and welfare of inmates are maintained. They arrange work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implement operational procedures, and enforce rules and regulations according to policy.

Positions may serve as Officer‑in‑Charge (OIC) and may supervise inmates in restrictive housing. Responsibilities include reporting directly to a Correctional Lieutenant II and/or the Correctional Assistant Superintendent.

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

• This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction.
• This is an anticipated vacancy expected to be available on 12/11/25.

• Thorough knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities and applicable policies.
• Thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures and techniques appropriate for persons under criminal confinement.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures, rules, and regulations associated with the control and management of inmates, and correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

High School or GED diploma and two years six months of experience as a Correctional Officer, or two years of experience as a Correctional Officer II; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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.

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