Correctional Sergeant lll - Prison

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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. The 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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Correctional Sergeant III (S)

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Reporting to the Correctional Housing Unit Manager and/or Correctional Lieutenant III at a multi‑custody male correctional facility, the primary job duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing first‑line supervision to Correctional Officer III’s in a close‑custody institution with restrictive and controlled housing.
• Assigning lower level custody staff to post(s).
• Overseeing officer activities and performance, and ensuring that custody, security, and welfare of offenders is maintained.
• Arranging work schedules to ensure shift coverage, implementing standard operational procedures, and ensuring rules and regulations are followed according to departmental policy.

Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as "Management Preferences" and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.

• Documented knowledge of Prison Policies and Procedures, and/or Facility Operations.

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.

Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The selected candidate may be selected to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staff coverage.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND three years of experience as a Correctional Officer,
OR two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III; 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.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at celeste.r.robinson.gov or by phone at 919‑582‑6116. Email is preferred and more efficient.

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe‑keepers. While…